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Rollins UNF UT Flagler CCF Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Barry University FGCU Florida Southern| Jacksonville University | Stetson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Stetson University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | DeLand, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #462 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | stetson.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Stetson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $51,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $51,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $25,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $42,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Stetson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 7,344 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 6,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1110/1305 | ||
| 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 | Stetson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Stetson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Stetson University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
JU | Stetson University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 24% | ||
Campus |
JU | Stetson University | ||
| 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
- Stetson University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Stetson University?
- Stetson University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than JU for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Stetson University than Jacksonville University ($51,960.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than JU ($25,756 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stetson University are 4.6% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($15,290 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 31.8% larger than aid received Jacksonville University ($42,150 vs. $31,988)
JU vs. Stetson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or JU .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at JU (3.61)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Stetson University? 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 Stetson University and JU.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Jacksonville University (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $45,400)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/