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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Wisconsin Benedict College Carroll University University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary UWM| Johnson C Smith University | Edgewood College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
JCSU | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JCSU | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $263 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
JCSU | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 15% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Edgewood College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Edgewood College is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 92% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92% higher at Edgewood College than Johnson C Smith University ($33,550.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Edgewood College ($20,045 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 70.7% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($7,100 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than Johnson C Smith University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 50.4% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($19,418 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 254 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Edgewood College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 1.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Edgewood College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $15,700 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $30,300)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $6,550 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $32,050)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($263 vs. $331)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/