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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cal State LA Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College HMC Soka University of America University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CDU | JCSU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 93% |
Admission |
CDU | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CDU | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $331 |
Diversity |
CDU | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
CDU | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 41% | ||
Campus |
CDU | 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 CDU based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 777 students)
CDU vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 21.1% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at JCSU than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($17,474.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than CDU ($20,045 vs. $27,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 150.5% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($7,100 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (93% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 13.1% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($12,911 vs. $11,419)
CDU vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or CDU .
- Accepted freshman CDU students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- CDU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than JCSU (25.3%)
CDU vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU 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 CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $40,600 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $30,300)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $10,731 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($21,319 vs. $32,050)
- CDU graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($220 vs. $331)
- More CDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/