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Overview |
JCU | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #492 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $29,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $15,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 |
JCU | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
JCU | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 44% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Immaculata University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,361 students)
JCU vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Immaculata University?
- John Carroll University is 69.1% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at JCU than Immaculata University ($45,490.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Immaculata University than JCU ($29,188 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 4.6% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,620 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Immaculata University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 93.1% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($30,415 vs. $15,749)
JCU vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 152 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
JCU vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or Immaculata 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 Immaculata University and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Immaculata University (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Immaculata University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $55,200)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/