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Queens UNF Campbell University UT UNC Charlotte GWU Flagler Florida State Lenoir-Rhyne University UCF BAC FAU| Jacksonville University | Wingate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
JU | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $274 |
Diversity |
JU | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 5% |
Students |
JU | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 43% | ||
Campus |
JU | Wingate 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 3,396 students)
JU vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Wingate University?
- Jacksonville University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Wingate University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $40,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at JU than Wingate University ($43,520.00 vs. $40,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than JU ($18,823 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 53.1% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($10,444 vs. $15,986)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University as Wingate University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Jacksonville University ($36,262 vs. $31,988)
JU vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Wingate 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 Wingate University and JU.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Jacksonville University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Wingate University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $52,900)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $3,879 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $26,500)
- JU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($233 vs. $274)
- More Wingate 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/