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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| John Carroll University | Miami University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCU | Miami | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 18,618 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $14,635 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $36,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $16,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $27,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $12,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
JCU | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 34,498 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 28,319 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
JCU | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $255 |
Diversity |
JCU | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
JCU | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 36% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (18,618 students vs. 2,773 students)
JCU vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Miami?
- John Carroll University is 223.2% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $14,635.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at JCU than Miami University ($47,300.00 vs. $36,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than JCU ($27,928 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 18% lower than costs at Miami University ($14,160 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Miami University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 155.1% larger than aid received Miami University ($32,359 vs. $12,685)
JCU vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 132 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Miami students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at JCU (3.66)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than JCU (81.1%)
JCU vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or Miami? 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 Miami and JCU.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than John Carroll University (81% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $54,300)
- Miami University students graduate with a $2,189 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,939)
- Miami graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($255 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/