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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte 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 Bluefield State College| Johnson C Smith University | Livingstone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Livingstone College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Salisbury, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | livingstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Livingstone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $15,917 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $15,917 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $6,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $15,914 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $12,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
JCSU | Livingstone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 4,074 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 2,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 63.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 2.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 800/960 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | Livingstone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Livingstone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $24,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $42,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $434 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Livingstone College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 17% |
Students |
JCSU | Livingstone College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 44% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Livingstone College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Livingstone College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 839 students)
JCSU vs. Livingstone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Livingstone College?
- Johnson C Smith University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Livingstone College for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at JCSU than Livingstone College ($17,474.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Livingstone College than JCSU ($15,914 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Livingstone College are 4.5% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($6,794 vs. $7,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Livingstone College than Johnson C Smith University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 3.3% larger than aid received Livingstone College ($12,911 vs. $12,500)
JCSU vs. Livingstone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Livingstone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Livingstone College or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Johnson C Smith University (796) is 88 points higher than at Livingstone College (708)
- Incoming JCSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (17) than students at Livingstone College (14)
- Accepted freshman Livingstone College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (2.64) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Livingstone College has a higher acceptance rate (63.8%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Livingstone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Livingstone 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 Livingstone College and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Livingstone College (37% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Livingstone College graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $24,200)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $9,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Livingstone College graduates. ($32,050 vs. $42,000)
- JCSU graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Livingstone College graduates. ($331 vs. $434)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Livingstone College students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/