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Overview |
JCSU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,102 | 1,798 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | #989 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,450 | $9,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,450 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,014 | $12,114 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,326 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,883 | $9,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
JCSU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,273 | 2,376 | ||
| Admitted | 1,832 | 2,130 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.9% | 89.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 840/1080 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $201 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
JCSU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 19% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,798 students vs. 1,102 students)
JCSU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Concord University?
- Johnson C Smith University is 102.7% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($18,450.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Concord University than Johnson C Smith University ($20,000.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than JCSU ($10,630 vs. $19,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 34.4% lower than costs at Concord University ($9,014 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Concord University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 51.8% larger than aid received Concord University ($14,883 vs. $9,805)
JCSU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 198 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.92 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than JCSU (42.9%)
JCSU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Concord 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 Concord University and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Concord University (37% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Concord University earn on average $2,800 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($33,100 vs. $30,300)
- Concord University students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $32,050)
- Concord University graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($201 vs. $331)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/