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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 | Clarks Summit University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | BBC | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
JCSU | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $182 |
Diversity |
JCSU | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 57% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | BBC | ||
| 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 552 students)
JCSU vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or BBC?
- Clarks Summit University is 70% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at BBC than Johnson C Smith University ($29,700.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than JCSU ($16,176 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 2.8% lower than costs at Clarks Summit University ($7,100 vs. $7,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 53.2% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($19,782 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or JCSU .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- BBC has a higher acceptance rate (65.2%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or BBC? 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 BBC and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Johnson C Smith University (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Clarks Summit University earn on average $3,500 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $30,300)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $14,362 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($17,688 vs. $32,050)
- BBC graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($182 vs. $331)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/