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GS KSU UNF Mercer UT Georgia State Georgia Flagler Florida State UCF Auburn North Georgia| Jacksonville University | Georgia College & State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Georgia College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Milledgeville, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 6,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #644 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | gcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Georgia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $7,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $26,688 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $10,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $20,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $8,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
JU | Georgia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 4,414 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 3,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 38.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1060/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JU | Georgia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Georgia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $227 |
Diversity |
JU | Georgia College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
JU | Georgia College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 1% | ||
Campus |
JU | Georgia College | ||
| 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
- Georgia College & State University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (6,315 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Georgia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Georgia College?
- Jacksonville University is 479.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at JU than Georgia College & State University ($43,520.00 vs. $26,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia College & State University than JU ($20,301 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 46% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($10,948 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Georgia College & State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 271.5% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($31,988 vs. $8,610)
JU vs. Georgia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Georgia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia College or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Georgia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Georgia College? 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 Georgia College and JU.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than Jacksonville University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $43,300)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,621)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($227 vs. $233)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/