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Overview |
JCSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,102 | 1,833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,450 | $28,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,450 | $28,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,014 | $10,629 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,326 | $24,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,883 | $17,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
JCSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,273 | 1,639 | ||
| Admitted | 1,832 | 985 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.9% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 38.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 23, 2026 |
Academics |
JCSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $268 |
Diversity |
JCSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
JCSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 8% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Texas Baptist University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,833 students vs. 1,102 students)
JCSU vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 54.5% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Johnson C Smith University ($28,500.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than East Texas Baptist University ($19,326 vs. $24,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 17.9% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($9,014 vs. $10,629)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Johnson C Smith University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($17,528 vs. $14,883)
JCSU vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at East Texas Baptist University (982) is 186 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming East Texas Baptist University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.92 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- East Texas Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than JCSU (42.9%)
JCSU vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $11,800 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $30,300)
- East Texas Baptist University students graduate with a $6,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,050)
- East Texas Baptist University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($268 vs. $331)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/