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Howard Morehouse UNF UT Georgia State Flagler CAU Florida State UCF Georgia FAU NCAT| Jacksonville University | Spelman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Spelman | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 3,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #392 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | spelman.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Spelman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $15,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $37,085 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $10,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
JU | Spelman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 13,649 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 3,875 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1050/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JU | Spelman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Spelman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Spelman | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 95% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
JU | Spelman | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 77% | ||
Campus |
JU | Spelman | ||
| 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 Spelman based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 3,102 students)
JU vs. Spelman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Spelman?
- Jacksonville University is 68.2% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at JU than Spelman College ($43,520.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Spelman ($26,943 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spelman College are 2% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($15,666 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Spelman College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 201% larger than aid received Spelman College ($31,988 vs. $10,629)
JU vs. Spelman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Spelman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spelman or JU .
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at JU (3.61)
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Spelman (28.4%)
JU vs. Spelman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Spelman? 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 Spelman and JU.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Jacksonville University (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Spelman graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $51,300)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/