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Overview |
Gordon College | JCU | ||
| Location | Wenham, MA | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gordon.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,650 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,250 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,740 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gordon College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,579 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 1,516 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.8% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1168/1370 | 1190/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Gordon College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Gordon College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gordon College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Gordon College | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Gordon College based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 1,610 students)
Gordon College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 75.2% more expensive to attend than Gordon College for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at JCU than Gordon College ($47,300.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than JCU ($25,250 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 11.9% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,650 vs. $14,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 105.6% larger than aid received Gordon College ($32,359 vs. $15,740)
Gordon College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Gordon College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 15 points higher than at Gordon College (1112)
- Incoming Gordon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Gordon College (3.58)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Gordon College (58.8%)
Gordon College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon College or JCU? 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 JCU and Gordon College.
- The graduation rate at Gordon College is higher than John Carroll University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Gordon College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $45,300)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Gordon College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Gordon College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Gordon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/