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Mercer Georgia Samford University Ogelthorpe UNF UT Sewanee Furman Emory KSU Flagler Belmont| Jacksonville University | Berry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Berry College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Mount Berry, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 2,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #381 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | berry.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Berry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $39,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $39,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $25,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $29,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Berry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 5,643 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 3,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1110/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
JU | Berry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Berry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $237 |
Diversity |
JU | Berry College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
JU | Berry College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 23% | ||
Campus |
JU | Berry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Berry College based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 2,360 students)
JU vs. Berry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Berry College?
- Jacksonville University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Berry College for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at JU than Berry College ($43,520.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berry College than JU ($25,359 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berry College are 15.1% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($13,890 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berry College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 7.8% larger than aid received Berry College ($31,988 vs. $29,670)
JU vs. Berry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Berry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berry College or JU .
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at JU (3.61)
- Berry College has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Berry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Berry College? 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 Berry College and JU.
- The graduation rate at Berry College is higher than Jacksonville University (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $41,700)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $379 lower median federal student loan debt than Berry College graduates. ($22,621 vs. $23,000)
- JU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Berry College graduates. ($233 vs. $237)
- More Berry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/