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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 | Pacific Northwest College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | pnca.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $17,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $44,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $20,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
JCSU | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 20.2% | ||
| 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 | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $289 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
JCSU | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 61% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Pacific Northwest College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 487 students)
JCSU vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Pacific Northwest College of Art?
- Pacific Northwest College of Art is 157.5% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.5% higher at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Johnson C Smith University ($45,000.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($20,045 vs. $44,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 151.3% lower than costs at Pacific Northwest College of Art ($7,100 vs. $17,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Johnson C Smith University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Northwest College of Art students is 57.3% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($20,309 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Pacific Northwest College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Northwest College of Art or JCSU .
- Pacific Northwest College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Pacific Northwest College of Art? 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Pacific Northwest College of Art is higher than Johnson C Smith University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $400 more per year than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $29,900)
- Pacific Northwest College of Art students graduate with a $4,069 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,981 vs. $32,050)
- Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($289 vs. $331)
- More Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/