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UNF UT JMU Flagler University of Lynchburg Florida State UCF Roanoke College FAU USF Main Campus VCU Marymount University| Jacksonville University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | SU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JU | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $258 |
Diversity |
JU | SU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 13% |
Students |
JU | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 48% | ||
Campus |
JU | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or SU?
- Jacksonville University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at JU than Shenandoah University ($43,520.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than JU ($26,143 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 42.4% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($11,230 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 36.3% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($31,988 vs. $23,467)
JU vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or JU .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at JU (3.61)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or SU? 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 SU and JU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Jacksonville University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $6,500 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $48,300)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $2,379 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,621 vs. $25,000)
- JU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($233 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/