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Overview |
JCU | Moravian College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,533 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #261 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $48,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $48,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $31,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $31,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 3,284 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 2,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1060/1253 | ||
| 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 | Moravian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
JCU | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 37% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Moravian College | ||
| 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 Moravian College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,533 students)
JCU vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Moravian College?
- Moravian University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Moravian College than John Carroll University ($48,569.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Moravian College ($30,496 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 12.9% lower than costs at Moravian University ($13,200 vs. $14,904)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Moravian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 3.7% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($31,527 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 121 points higher than at Moravian College (1006)
- Incoming JCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Moravian College (21)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Moravian College (3.55)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Moravian College (67%)
JCU vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or Moravian 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 Moravian College and JCU.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than John Carroll University (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Moravian College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $50,800)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/