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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 Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| Calumet College of Saint Joseph | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSJ | JCSU | ||
| Location | Whiting, IN | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsj.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSJ | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,500 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,500 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,634 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,532 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
CCSJ | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | - | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.75 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 |
CCSJ | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSJ | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $331 |
Diversity |
CCSJ | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
CCSJ | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 41% | ||
Campus |
CCSJ | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than CCSJ based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 658 students)
CCSJ vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSJ or JCSU?
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph is 17.3% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($20,500.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at CCSJ than Johnson C Smith University ($20,500.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than JCSU ($13,634 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 26.8% lower than costs at Calumet College of Saint Joseph ($7,100 vs. $9,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calumet College of Saint Joseph students is 12.6% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($14,532 vs. $12,911)
Which college is harder to get into, CCSJ or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or CCSJ .
- Accepted freshman CCSJ students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (2.75) than students at JCSU (2.48)
CCSJ vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSJ 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 CCSJ.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Calumet College of Saint Joseph (37% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Calumet College of Saint Joseph earn on average $16,500 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $30,300)
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph students graduate with a $12,300 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $32,050)
- CCSJ graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($204 vs. $331)
- More CCSJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/