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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 Curry College Drew University CAU| Fisher College | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Fisher College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | 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 |
Fisher College | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $331 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 30% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 9% |
Students |
Fisher College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | 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
- Fisher College is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,093 students)
Fisher College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or JCSU?
- Fisher College is 89.7% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.7% higher at Fisher College than Johnson C Smith University ($33,150.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Fisher College ($20,045 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 144.2% lower than costs at Fisher College ($7,100 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Johnson C Smith University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 96.8% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($25,406 vs. $12,911)
Fisher College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Fisher College .
- Accepted freshman Fisher College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (2.72) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Fisher College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Fisher College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher College 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 Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Fisher College earn on average $5,700 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $30,300)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $12,863 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($19,187 vs. $32,050)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($198 vs. $331)
- More Fisher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/