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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Jacksonville State University FGCU Edward Waters College| Jacksonville University | Augusta University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
JU | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JU | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $155 |
Diversity |
JU | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
JU | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 5% | ||
Campus |
JU | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Augusta University?
- Jacksonville University is 531.5% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.4% higher at JU than Augusta University ($43,520.00 vs. $22,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than JU ($13,572 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 59.9% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($9,998 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Augusta University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 255.6% larger than aid received Augusta University ($31,988 vs. $8,995)
JU vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or JU .
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and JU.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $8,500 more per year than JU graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $54,800)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $7,621 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,621)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($155 vs. $233)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/