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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Franciscan Nova Florida Jacksonville State University| Jacksonville University | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | AMU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
JU | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $231 |
Diversity |
JU | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 13% |
Students |
JU | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 66% | ||
Campus |
JU | AMU | ||
| 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 1,310 students)
JU vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or AMU?
- Jacksonville University is 72.9% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at JU than Ave Maria University ($43,520.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than JU ($21,078 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 19.3% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($13,402 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 49.9% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($31,988 vs. $21,341)
JU vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at AMU (3.6)
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than AMU (44.2%)
JU vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or AMU? 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 AMU and JU.
- The graduation rate at AMU is higher than Jacksonville University (41% vs. 40%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $193 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($22,428 vs. $22,621)
- AMU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($231 vs. $233)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/