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Overview |
JCU | Westminster College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #489 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
JCU | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 29% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Westminster 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,211 students)
JCU vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Westminster College?
- John Carroll University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Westminster College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at JCU than Westminster College ($45,490.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than JCU ($22,645 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 10.9% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,900 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 0.5% larger than aid received Westminster College ($30,415 vs. $30,252)
JCU vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 99 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
JCU vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or Westminster 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 Westminster College and JCU.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than John Carroll University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $45,700)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/