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Overview |
Florida Memorial University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,137 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmuniv.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Memorial University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,576 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,160 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,359 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,943 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 93% |
Admission |
Florida Memorial University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,931 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 8,344 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.9% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.7 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Memorial University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Memorial University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,600 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,875 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $331 |
Diversity |
Florida Memorial University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
Florida Memorial University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Florida Memorial University | 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
- Florida Memorial University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,137 students vs. 1,093 students)
Florida Memorial University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Memorial University or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Florida Memorial University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at JCSU than Florida Memorial University ($17,474.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Memorial University than JCSU ($16,359 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 14.9% lower than costs at Florida Memorial University ($7,100 vs. $8,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Florida Memorial University (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Memorial University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($14,943 vs. $12,911)
Florida Memorial University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Memorial University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Florida Memorial University .
- Accepted freshman Florida Memorial University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (2.7) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Florida Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Florida Memorial University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Memorial 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 Florida Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at Florida Memorial University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Florida Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $27,600)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $10,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($32,050 vs. $42,875)
- JCSU graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($331 vs. $443)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/