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Overview |
JCU | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JCU | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
JCU | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 36% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Ursinus 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 Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,527 students)
JCU vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 27.5% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Ursinus College than John Carroll University ($58,016.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Ursinus College ($30,496 vs. $33,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 10.8% lower than costs at Ursinus College ($13,200 vs. $14,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Ursinus College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 31.8% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($40,075 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or JCU .
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Ursinus College (82.2%)
JCU vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or Ursinus 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 Ursinus College and JCU.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than John Carroll University (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Ursinus College earn on average $400 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $57,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/