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Overview |
JU | CofC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,957 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,050 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,050 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,745 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,701 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
JU | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,879 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 5,087 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
JU | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $222 |
Diversity |
JU | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
JU | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 61% | ||
Campus |
JU | CofC | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 3,957 students)
JU vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or CofC?
- Jacksonville University is 259.9% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($45,050.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at JU than College of Charleston ($45,050.00 vs. $36,398.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than JU ($20,806 vs. $25,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 17.9% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($14,032 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than College of Charleston (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 263.9% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($35,701 vs. $9,811)
JU vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or JU .
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at JU (3.61)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than JU (57.3%)
JU vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or CofC? 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 CofC and JU.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Jacksonville University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $8,600 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $1,121 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,621)
- CofC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($222 vs. $233)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/