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Overview |
JCU | Austin College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $46,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $46,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $13,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $24,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $35,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 5,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 2,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 46.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
JCU | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $268 |
Diversity |
JCU | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
JCU | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 1,136 students)
JCU vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Austin College?
- John Carroll University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $46,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at JCU than Austin College ($47,300.00 vs. $46,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than JCU ($24,777 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 4.9% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($13,495 vs. $14,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 8.2% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($35,022 vs. $32,359)
JCU vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 38 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming JCU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Austin College (46.7%)
JCU vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or Austin College? 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 Austin College and JCU.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than John Carroll University (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $54,600)
- Austin College students graduate with a $939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,939)
- Austin College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/