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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 | Centra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Centra College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 50% | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $124 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
JCSU | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 0% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 227 students)
JCSU vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Centra College?
- Johnson C Smith University is 89.1% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.1% higher at JCSU than Centra College ($17,474.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Centra College ($20,045 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 32.5% lower than costs at Centra College ($7,100 vs. $9,406)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 98.8% larger than aid received Centra College ($12,911 vs. $6,495)
JCSU vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or JCSU .
- Centra College has a higher acceptance rate (40%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Centra College? 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 Centra College and JCSU.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $14,500 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $30,300)
- Centra College students graduate with a $20,008 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($12,042 vs. $32,050)
- Centra College graduates are paying $207 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($124 vs. $331)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/