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Temple Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Millersville University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State TU Drexel Xavier WVU Ship Pitt Penn State Brandywine| John Carroll University | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCU | WCU | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 17,076 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $21,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $5,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
JCU | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 16,467 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 13,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $242 |
Diversity |
JCU | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
JCU | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 13% | ||
Campus |
JCU | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (17,076 students vs. 2,773 students)
JCU vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or WCU?
- John Carroll University is 513% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.2% higher at JCU than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($47,300.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than JCU ($21,684 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 13.5% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,474 vs. $14,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 488% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($32,359 vs. $5,503)
JCU vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 55 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WCU (3.43)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than WCU (79.2%)
JCU vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or WCU? 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 WCU and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $8,600 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,939)
- WCU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($242 vs. $278)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/