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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 | Parker University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Parker University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 2,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | parker.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Parker University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $15,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $15,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $24,116 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $7,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
JCSU | Parker University | ||
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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 | Parker University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Parker University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $6,365 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $65 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Parker University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | Parker University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 9% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Parker University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Parker University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,063 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Parker University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Parker University?
- Johnson C Smith University is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Parker University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $15,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at JCSU than Parker University ($17,474.00 vs. $15,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Parker University ($20,045 vs. $24,116)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 85.9% lower than costs at Parker University ($7,100 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Parker University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 76.3% larger than aid received Parker University ($12,911 vs. $7,322)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Parker University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parker University or JCSU .
JCSU vs. Parker University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Parker University? 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 Parker University and JCSU.
- Graduates from Parker University earn on average $24,600 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $30,300)
- Parker University students graduate with a $25,685 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($6,365 vs. $32,050)
- Parker University graduates are paying $266 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($65 vs. $331)
- More Parker University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/