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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| Johnson C Smith University | American InterContinental University Atlanta | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,050 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $12,607 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $12,607 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $6,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $15,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $6,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
JCSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | - | ||
| Admitted | 583 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
JCSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $341 |
Diversity |
JCSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
JCSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 2% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than AIU Atlanta based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 1,050 students)
JCSU vs. AIU Atlanta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or AIU Atlanta?
- Johnson C Smith University is 38.6% more expensive to attend than AIU Atlanta for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $12,607.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at JCSU than American InterContinental University Atlanta ($17,474.00 vs. $12,607.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American InterContinental University Atlanta than JCSU ($15,509 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Atlanta are 3.4% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($6,866 vs. $7,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than American InterContinental University Atlanta (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 97.3% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Atlanta ($12,911 vs. $6,545)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or AIU Atlanta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Atlanta or JCSU .
JCSU vs. AIU Atlanta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or AIU Atlanta? 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 AIU Atlanta and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than American InterContinental University Atlanta (37% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Atlanta earn on average $17,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $30,300)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $931 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($32,050 vs. $32,981)
- JCSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($331 vs. $341)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Atlanta students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/