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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 | Goddard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 67% |
Admission |
JCSU | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $214 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 18% |
Students |
JCSU | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 100% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Goddard College | ||
| 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 320 students)
JCSU vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Goddard College?
- Goddard College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($18,212.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Goddard College than Johnson C Smith University ($18,212.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than JCSU ($17,931 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 238.1% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($2,100 vs. $7,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Goddard College (93% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 29.1% larger than aid received Goddard College ($12,911 vs. $10,002)
JCSU vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or JCSU .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Goddard 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 Goddard College and JCSU.
- Graduates from Goddard College earn on average $4,200 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $30,300)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $11,300 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($20,750 vs. $32,050)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($214 vs. $331)
- More Goddard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/