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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Penn State Worthington Scranton Lees-McRae College| Boston Architectural College | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Boston Architectural College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 747 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | the-bac.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boston Architectural College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,144 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,144 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,531 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,613 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 93% |
Admission |
Boston Architectural College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | - | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Boston Architectural College | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boston Architectural College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 9% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,537 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $408 | $331 |
Diversity |
Boston Architectural College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 9% |
Students |
Boston Architectural College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Boston Architectural College | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Boston Architectural College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 747 students)
Boston Architectural College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boston Architectural College or JCSU?
- Boston Architectural College is 21% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($21,144.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Boston Architectural College than Johnson C Smith University ($21,144.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Boston Architectural College ($20,045 vs. $29,531)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 125.4% lower than costs at Boston Architectural College ($7,100 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Boston Architectural College (93% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 95.2% larger than aid received Boston Architectural College ($12,911 vs. $6,613)
Which college is harder to get into, Boston Architectural College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Boston Architectural College .
Boston Architectural College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boston Architectural College or JCSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between JCSU and Boston Architectural College.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Boston Architectural College (37% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Boston Architectural College earn on average $19,200 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $30,300)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $7,487 lower median federal student loan debt than Boston Architectural College graduates. ($32,050 vs. $39,537)
- JCSU graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Boston Architectural College graduates. ($331 vs. $408)
- More Boston Architectural College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/