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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 | Peirce College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Peirce College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $6,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $9,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $8,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Peirce College | ||
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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 | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $373 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 0% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Peirce College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Peirce College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 856 students)
JCSU vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Peirce College?
- Johnson C Smith University is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Peirce College for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at JCSU than Peirce College ($17,474.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than JCSU ($9,621 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 11.4% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($6,376 vs. $7,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 49.5% larger than aid received Peirce College ($12,911 vs. $8,639)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or JCSU .
JCSU vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Peirce 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 Peirce College and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Peirce College (37% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Peirce College earn on average $21,500 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $30,300)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $4,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($32,050 vs. $36,125)
- JCSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($331 vs. $373)
- More Peirce College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/