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Xavier University of Dayton Ohio State Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State Miami ONU Utah Denison Wooster Cleveland State| John Carroll University | Westminster College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCU | Westminster | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 1,214 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #149 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $40,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $40,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $11,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $28,156 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $28,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 2,634 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1148/1378 | ||
| 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 | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
JCU | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
JCU | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 42% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Westminster | ||
| 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 Westminster based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 1,214 students)
JCU vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Westminster?
- John Carroll University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $40,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at JCU than Westminster College ($47,300.00 vs. $40,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than JCU ($28,156 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 20.3% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,770 vs. $14,160)
- 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 12.8% larger than aid received Westminster College ($32,359 vs. $28,677)
JCU vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 3 points higher than at Westminster (1124)
- Incoming JCU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Westminster (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Westminster (3.57)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Westminster (68.8%)
JCU vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or Westminster? 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 and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Westminster College (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Westminster graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $53,900)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $1,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,939)
- Westminster graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/