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UNF UT Millsaps Samford University Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Jacksonville State University| Jacksonville University | Mississippi College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | MC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $258 |
Diversity |
JU | MC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
JU | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 50% | ||
Campus |
JU | MC | ||
| 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or MC?
- Jacksonville University is 121.4% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.4% higher at JU than Mississippi College ($43,520.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than JU ($20,874 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 35.3% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($11,818 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 89.2% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($31,988 vs. $16,904)
JU vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MC (3.56)
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than MC (40%)
JU vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or MC? 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 MC and JU.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Jacksonville University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $10,700 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $44,100)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $2,379 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($22,621 vs. $25,000)
- JU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($233 vs. $258)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/