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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF CSU FAU USF Main Campus Wofford College Lynn University Campbell University Florida| Jacksonville University | Presbyterian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | PC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,957 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #371 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,050 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,050 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,745 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,701 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,879 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 5,087 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 1080/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
JU | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $269 |
Diversity |
JU | PC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
JU | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 46% | ||
Campus |
JU | PC | ||
| 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (3,957 students vs. 1,136 students)
JU vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or PC?
- Jacksonville University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($45,050.00 vs. $40,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at JU than Presbyterian College ($45,050.00 vs. $40,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than JU ($20,058 vs. $25,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 30.2% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($12,713 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 4.3% larger than aid received Jacksonville University ($37,241 vs. $35,701)
JU vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at PC (3.6)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than JU (57.3%)
JU vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or PC? 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 PC and JU.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Jacksonville University (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $7,100 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $47,700)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $3,487 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($22,621 vs. $26,108)
- JU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($233 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/