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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| Concordia College Selma | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCA | JCSU | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 93% |
Admission |
CCA | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | - | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CCA | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $331 |
Diversity |
CCA | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
CCA | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
CCA | 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 CCA based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 76.1% more expensive to attend than CCA for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.1% higher at JCSU than Concordia College Selma ($17,474.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than CCA ($20,045 vs. $22,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 24.6% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($5,700 vs. $7,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Concordia College Selma (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 143.3% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($12,911 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or CCA .
CCA vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA 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 CCA.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Concordia College Selma (37% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $5,200 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $25,100)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $4,820 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($32,050 vs. $36,870)
- JCSU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($331 vs. $381)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/