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Overview |
JCU | VWC | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 1,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $11,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $21,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $29,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 1,890 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
JCU | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
JCU | VWC | ||
| 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 VWC based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 1,711 students)
JCU vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or VWC?
- John Carroll University is 31.4% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at JCU than Virginia Wesleyan College ($47,300.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than JCU ($21,862 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 23% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,513 vs. $14,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($32,359 vs. $29,360)
JCU vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 145 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at VWC (3.39)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than VWC (71.3%)
JCU vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or VWC? 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 VWC and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $15,900 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $41,700)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC 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/