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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 940 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,176 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,176 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,208 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,292 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,325 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 |
Briar Cliff University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $331 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff University | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (1,102 students vs. 940 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or JCSU?
- Briar Cliff University is 85.2% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($34,176.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.2% higher at Briar Cliff University than Johnson C Smith University ($34,176.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Briar Cliff University ($19,326 vs. $23,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 13.2% lower than costs at Briar Cliff University ($9,014 vs. $10,208)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Briar Cliff University as Johnson C Smith University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Briar Cliff University students is 76.9% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($26,325 vs. $14,883)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Briar Cliff University .
- Accepted freshman Briar Cliff University students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at JCSU (2.48)
Briar Cliff University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff University 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 Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at Briar Cliff University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Briar Cliff University earn on average $12,200 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $30,300)
- Briar Cliff University students graduate with a $7,550 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $32,050)
- Briar Cliff University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($253 vs. $331)
- More Briar Cliff University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/