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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 | Bluffton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 745 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
JCSU | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 19% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Bluffton University | ||
| 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 Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 745 students)
JCSU vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Bluffton University?
- Bluffton University is 98.7% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.7% higher at Bluffton University than Johnson C Smith University ($34,716.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Bluffton University ($20,045 vs. $21,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 63.4% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($7,100 vs. $11,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 118.5% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($28,214 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 176 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Bluffton University students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Bluffton 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 Bluffton University and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bluffton University earn on average $10,300 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $30,300)
- Bluffton University students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Bluffton University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/