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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College Wheeling Jesuit University University of Charleston OWU Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU| Johnson C Smith University | Muskingum University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 2,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #892 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $29,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $29,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $19,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $24,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
JCSU | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 2,690 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 2,324 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 950/1120 | ||
| 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 | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
JCSU | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 22% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Muskingum | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Muskingum University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,117 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Muskingum?
- Muskingum University is 71.1% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at Muskingum than Johnson C Smith University ($29,900.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than JCSU ($19,682 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 76.1% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($7,100 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muskingum University than Johnson C Smith University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 86.3% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($24,048 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Muskingum University (984) is 188 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Muskingum students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.94 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Johnson C Smith University (54% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Muskingum University earn on average $9,800 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $30,300)
- Muskingum University students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Muskingum graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/