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Overview |
JCSU | Allen University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
JCSU | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JCSU | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $383 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 44% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 657 students)
JCSU vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Allen University?
- Johnson C Smith University is 39.3% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at JCSU than Allen University ($17,474.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than JCSU ($13,774 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 20.9% lower than costs at Allen University ($7,100 vs. $8,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Johnson C Smith University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 14.6% larger than aid received Allen University ($12,911 vs. $11,268)
JCSU vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or JCSU .
- Allen University has a higher acceptance rate (43.4%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Allen University? 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 Allen University and JCSU.
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $24,300)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $5,069 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($32,050 vs. $37,119)
- JCSU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($331 vs. $383)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/