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UNF UT Flagler Carthage Florida State UCF Marquette University FAU USF Main Campus SNC Lynn University Edgewood College| Jacksonville University | Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,957 | 3,176 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,050 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,050 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $13,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,745 | $25,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,701 | $24,766 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,879 | 5,972 | ||
| Admitted | 5,087 | 3,488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
JU | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 30% | ||
Campus |
JU | Carroll University | ||
| 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 Carroll University based on total student enrollment (3,957 students vs. 3,176 students)
JU vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Carroll University?
- Jacksonville University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($45,050.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at JU than Carroll University ($45,050.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than JU ($25,171 vs. $25,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 24.1% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($13,340 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 44.2% larger than aid received Carroll University ($35,701 vs. $24,766)
JU vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (58.4%) than JU (57.3%)
JU vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Carroll 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 Carroll University and JU.
- The graduation rate at Carroll University is higher than Jacksonville University (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $44,200)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/