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Overview |
Finlandia University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Hancock, MI | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 450 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | finlandia.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Finlandia University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,346 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,346 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,978 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,539 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,722 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Finlandia University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,385 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 922 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Finlandia University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Finlandia University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $331 |
Diversity |
Finlandia University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 9% |
Students |
Finlandia University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Finlandia University | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Finlandia University based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 450 students)
Finlandia University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Finlandia University or JCSU?
- Finlandia University is 45% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($25,346.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Finlandia University than Johnson C Smith University ($25,346.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Finlandia University ($20,045 vs. $20,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 40.5% lower than costs at Finlandia University ($7,100 vs. $9,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Finlandia University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Finlandia University students is 21.8% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($15,722 vs. $12,911)
Finlandia University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Finlandia University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Finlandia University .
- The average SAT score at Finlandia University (886) is 90 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Finlandia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Finlandia University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (2.89) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Finlandia University has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Finlandia University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Finlandia University 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 Finlandia University.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Finlandia University (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Finlandia University earn on average $6,800 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $30,300)
- Finlandia University students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Finlandia University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Finlandia University 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/