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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | JCSU | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 950 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,500 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,500 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,858 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,483 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,328 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,557 | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | 1,401 | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Colby-Sawyer | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $331 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 9% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (1,102 students vs. 950 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Colby-Sawyer for in-state tuition ($18,450.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at JCSU than Colby Sawyer College ($18,450.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Colby-Sawyer ($19,326 vs. $26,483)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 87% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($9,014 vs. $16,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 164.2% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($39,328 vs. $14,883)
Colby-Sawyer vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Colby-Sawyer .
- Colby-Sawyer has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than JCSU (42.9%)
Colby-Sawyer vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer 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 Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer is higher than Johnson C Smith University (54% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Colby Sawyer College earn on average $14,600 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $30,300)
- Colby Sawyer College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Colby-Sawyer graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/