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UNF UT Liberty University Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Jacksonville State University FGCU| Jacksonville University | Columbia International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Columbia International University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 2,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | ciu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Columbia International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $25,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $25,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $19,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $18,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
JU | Columbia International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 506 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 244 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 48.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 73.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 990/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JU | Columbia International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Columbia International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $222 |
Diversity |
JU | Columbia International University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 6% |
Students |
JU | Columbia International University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 38% | ||
Campus |
JU | Columbia International University | ||
| 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 Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 2,481 students)
JU vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Columbia International University?
- Jacksonville University is 69.9% more expensive to attend than Columbia International University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at JU than Columbia International University ($43,520.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia International University than JU ($19,911 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 60.7% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($9,950 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Columbia International University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 69.8% larger than aid received Columbia International University ($31,988 vs. $18,834)
JU vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Columbia International University (3.5)
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
JU vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Columbia International 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 Columbia International University and JU.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than Jacksonville University (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $21,400 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $1,121 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,621)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($222 vs. $233)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/