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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College UCO-Central University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary SNU CAU| Johnson C Smith University | Mid America Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | MACU | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
JCSU | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | - | ||
| Admitted | 583 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | Open | ||
| 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 | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $283 |
Diversity |
JCSU | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
JCSU | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 17% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | MACU | ||
| 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
- Mid America Christian University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,442 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at MACU than Johnson C Smith University ($17,568.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid America Christian University than JCSU ($16,105 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 21.6% lower than costs at Mid America Christian University ($7,100 vs. $8,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Mid America Christian University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($12,967 vs. $12,911)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or JCSU .
JCSU vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or MACU? 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 MACU and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Mid America Christian University (37% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $14,700 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $30,300)
- Mid America Christian University students graduate with a $4,612 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,438 vs. $32,050)
- MACU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($283 vs. $331)
- More MACU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/