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UNF UT CofC Flagler VMI Florida State Clemson UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida| Jacksonville University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,957 | 3,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #328 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,050 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,050 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $9,146 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,745 | $21,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,701 | $15,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 84% |
Admission |
JU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,879 | 2,883 | ||
| Admitted | 5,087 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 1080/1250 | ||
| 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 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $246 |
Diversity |
JU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
JU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 48% | ||
Campus |
JU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (3,957 students vs. 3,727 students)
JU vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Jacksonville University is 439.1% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($45,050.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at JU than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($45,050.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than JU ($21,041 vs. $25,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 81% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($9,146 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 136.5% larger than aid received Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($35,701 vs. $15,095)
JU vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or JU .
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at JU (3.61)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than JU (57.3%)
JU vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and JU.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Jacksonville University (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $3,400 more per year than JU graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $54,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $1,191 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($22,621 vs. $23,812)
- JU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($233 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/