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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 | Hiwassee College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
JCSU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | - | ||
| Admitted | 583 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | |||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
JCSU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $183 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 11% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Hiwassee 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 253 students)
JCSU vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Hiwassee College?
- Hiwassee College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($18,484.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Hiwassee College than Johnson C Smith University ($18,484.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 12.5% lower than costs at Hiwassee College ($7,100 vs. $7,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Hiwassee College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($12,911 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Hiwassee College (947) is 151 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Hiwassee College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at JCSU (17)
JCSU vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College and JCSU.
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $300 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $14,300 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $32,050)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($183 vs. $331)
- More Hiwassee College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/