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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 | Arlington Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | ABC | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,102 | 276 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,450 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,450 | $15,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,014 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,326 | $26,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,883 | $5,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
JCSU | ABC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,273 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,832 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $268 |
Diversity |
JCSU | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 6% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | ABC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than ABC based on total student enrollment (1,102 students vs. 276 students)
JCSU vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or ABC?
- Johnson C Smith University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than ABC for in-state tuition ($18,450.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at JCSU than Arlington Baptist College ($18,450.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than ABC ($19,326 vs. $26,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 8.5% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($8,310 vs. $9,014)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University as Arlington Baptist College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 160.7% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($14,883 vs. $5,708)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or JCSU .
JCSU vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or ABC? 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 ABC and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at ABC is higher than Johnson C Smith University (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Arlington Baptist College earn on average $6,600 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($36,900 vs. $30,300)
- Arlington Baptist College students graduate with a $6,049 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($26,001 vs. $32,050)
- ABC graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($268 vs. $331)
- More ABC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/