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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| Carlos Albizu University Miami | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CAU | JCSU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 864 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albizu.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,903 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,903 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,320 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,273 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,242 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 93% |
Admission |
CAU | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 16 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CAU | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 9% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,550 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $331 |
Diversity |
CAU | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 92% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
CAU | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 41% | ||
Campus |
CAU | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 864 students)
CAU vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 35.4% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $12,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at JCSU than Carlos Albizu University Miami ($17,474.00 vs. $12,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than CAU ($20,045 vs. $28,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 214.4% lower than costs at Carlos Albizu University Miami ($7,100 vs. $22,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Carlos Albizu University Miami (93% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 56.6% larger than aid received Carlos Albizu University Miami ($12,911 vs. $8,242)
CAU vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or CAU .
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (2.8) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than JCSU (25.3%)
CAU vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Carlos Albizu University Miami (37% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Carlos Albizu University Miami earn on average $3,700 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($34,000 vs. $30,300)
- Carlos Albizu University Miami students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($18,550 vs. $32,050)
- CAU graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($191 vs. $331)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/