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Overview |
Hillsdale College | JCU | ||
| Location | Hillsdale, Michigan | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hillsdale.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hillsdale College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,780 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,780 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,030 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,505 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Hillsdale College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,773 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 571 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 20.6% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.8% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hillsdale College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hillsdale College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $278 |
Diversity |
Hillsdale College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hillsdale College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Hillsdale College | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Hillsdale College based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 1,823 students)
Hillsdale College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hillsdale College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 53.7% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale College for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $30,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at JCU than Hillsdale College ($47,300.00 vs. $30,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsdale College than JCU ($26,030 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale College are 7.4% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($13,180 vs. $14,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Hillsdale College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 57.8% larger than aid received Hillsdale College ($32,359 vs. $20,505)
Hillsdale College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hillsdale College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Hillsdale College .
- Accepted freshman Hillsdale College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Hillsdale College (20.6%)
Hillsdale College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/