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Overview |
John Brown University | Wooster | ||
| Location | Siloam Springs, AR | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,326 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #244 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jbu.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Brown University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,424 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,424 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,920 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,997 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,131 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
John Brown University | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,490 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1390 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
John Brown University | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Brown University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,943 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $268 |
Diversity |
John Brown University | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
John Brown University | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 51% | ||
Campus |
John Brown University | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Brown University is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (2,326 students vs. 1,967 students)
John Brown University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Brown University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 100.7% more expensive to attend than John Brown University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $28,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.7% higher at Wooster than John Brown University ($57,050.00 vs. $28,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Brown University than Wooster ($20,997 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Brown University are 36.1% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($9,920 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Brown University than The College of Wooster (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 100.3% larger than aid received John Brown University ($42,315 vs. $21,131)
John Brown University vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Brown University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or John Brown University .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 28 points higher than at John Brown University (1209)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at John Brown University (27)
- Accepted freshman John Brown University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Wooster (3.76)
- John Brown University has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Wooster (56.3%)
John Brown University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Brown University or Wooster? 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 Wooster and John Brown University.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than John Brown University (75% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from John Brown University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $51,200)
- John Brown University students graduate with a $4,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($21,943 vs. $26,000)
- John Brown University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($226 vs. $268)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former John Brown University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/