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UH UNF University of St Thomas UT University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas Flagler Florida State UCF UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M| Jacksonville University | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | HBU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $249 |
Diversity |
JU | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
JU | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 5% | ||
Campus |
JU | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or HBU?
- Jacksonville University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at JU than Houston Baptist University ($43,520.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than JU ($19,515 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 75.1% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($9,130 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 18.9% larger than aid received Houston Baptist University ($31,988 vs. $26,908)
JU vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or HBU? 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 HBU and JU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Jacksonville University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $3,200 more per year than HBU graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $51,600)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($22,621 vs. $24,166)
- JU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($233 vs. $249)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/