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Overview |
JCSU | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | cornish.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $35,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $35,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $13,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $39,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $13,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 852 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 606 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 20.5% | ||
| 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 | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
JCSU | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 46% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
| 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 Cornish College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 443 students)
JCSU vs. Cornish College of the Arts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Cornish College of the Arts?
- Cornish College of the Arts is 102.1% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($35,314.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.1% higher at Cornish College of the Arts than Johnson C Smith University ($35,314.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Cornish College of the Arts ($20,045 vs. $39,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 96.9% lower than costs at Cornish College of the Arts ($7,100 vs. $13,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornish College of the Arts than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornish College of the Arts students is 4.4% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($13,485 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Cornish College of the Arts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Cornish College of the Arts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornish College of the Arts or JCSU .
- Cornish College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Cornish College of the Arts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Cornish College of the Arts? 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 Cornish College of the Arts and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Cornish College of the Arts is higher than Johnson C Smith University (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Cornish College of the Arts earn on average $1,400 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $30,300)
- Cornish College of the Arts students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Cornish College of the Arts graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Cornish College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/