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Georgia State KSU Georgia VSU North Georgia Georgia College Mercer UNF Georgia Tech UT FAU CofC| Jacksonville University | Georgia Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | GS | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
JU | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JU | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $237 |
Diversity |
JU | GS | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
JU | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 6% | ||
Campus |
JU | GS | ||
| 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or GS?
- Jacksonville University is 895.7% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.1% higher at JU than Georgia Southern University ($43,520.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than JU ($15,352 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 55% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($10,316 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Georgia Southern University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 263.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($31,988 vs. $8,806)
JU vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or GS? 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 GS and JU.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Jacksonville University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $10,000 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $44,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $379 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($22,621 vs. $23,000)
- JU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($233 vs. $237)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS 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/