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Overview |
JCU | SVU | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
JCU | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $244 |
Diversity |
JCU | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
JCU | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 73% | ||
Campus |
JCU | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,053 students)
JCU vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or SVU?
- John Carroll University is 141.2% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.2% higher at JCU than Southern Virginia University ($45,490.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than JCU ($23,274 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 44.3% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($9,150 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 271.5% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($30,415 vs. $8,188)
JCU vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 86 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or SVU? 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 SVU and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Southern Virginia University (71% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $17,000 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,285 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,939)
- SVU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($244 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/