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Overview |
IU | JCU | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 47,527 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,312 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,004 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,380 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,282 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,857 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
IU | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,279 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 43,624 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IU | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $278 |
Diversity |
IU | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IU | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IU | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (47,527 students vs. 2,773 students)
IU vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 358.7% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $10,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at JCU than Indiana University Bloomington ($47,300.00 vs. $39,004.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than JCU ($16,282 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 5.8% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($13,380 vs. $14,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 228.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($32,359 vs. $9,857)
IU vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 72 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming IU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than IU (80.4%)
IU vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than John Carroll University (72% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $1,400 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $56,200)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $4,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,939)
- IU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($232 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/