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Campbell University UNF UT Wingate University Flagler Lenoir-Rhyne University Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus BAC CSU| Jacksonville University | Gardner Webb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | GWU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $258 |
Diversity |
JU | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 10% |
Students |
JU | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 41% | ||
Campus |
JU | GWU | ||
| 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 3,144 students)
JU vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or GWU?
- Jacksonville University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at JU than Gardner Webb University ($43,520.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than JU ($22,339 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 48.4% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($10,770 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($31,988 vs. $24,130)
JU vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or JU .
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at JU (3.61)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or GWU? 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 GWU and JU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Jacksonville University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $14,300 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $40,500)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $2,348 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($22,621 vs. $24,969)
- JU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($233 vs. $258)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/