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Overview |
JCSU | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,102 | 323 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | pcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,450 | $29,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,450 | $29,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,014 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,326 | $30,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,883 | $11,333 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,273 | 677 | ||
| Admitted | 1,832 | 311 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.9% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| 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 | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $28,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
JCSU | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 29% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
| 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 Pennsylvania College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (1,102 students vs. 323 students)
JCSU vs. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
- Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is 58.5% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($29,250.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design than Johnson C Smith University ($29,250.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design ($19,326 vs. $30,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 39.1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design ($9,014 vs. $12,535)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 31.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Art and Design ($14,883 vs. $11,333)
JCSU vs. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Pennsylvania College of Art and Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pennsylvania College of Art and Design or JCSU .
- Accepted freshman Pennsylvania College of Art and Design students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Pennsylvania College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (45.9%) than JCSU (42.9%)
JCSU vs. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Pennsylvania College of Art and Design? 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 Pennsylvania College of Art and Design and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is higher than Johnson C Smith University (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $28,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Art and Design students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Pennsylvania College of Art and Design graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Pennsylvania College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/