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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA Xavier University of Dayton WVU UMBC| John Carroll University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCU | VCU | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
JCU | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
JCU | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $240 |
Diversity |
JCU | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
JCU | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 6% | ||
Campus |
JCU | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or VCU?
- John Carroll University is 265.1% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at JCU than Virginia Commonwealth University ($45,490.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than JCU ($21,294 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 7.5% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,279 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 141.7% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($30,415 vs. $12,583)
JCU vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 30 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at JCU (3.66)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or VCU? 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 VCU and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $10,100 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,689 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,939)
- VCU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/