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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 Stratford University CAU Lees-McRae College| Johnson C Smith University | Potomac College Herndon | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 569 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
JCSU | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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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 | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $315 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 12% |
Students |
JCSU | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 41% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| 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 Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 569 students)
JCSU vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Johnson C Smith University is 203.4% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.4% higher at JCSU than Potomac College Herndon ($17,474.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 60% lower than costs at Potomac College Herndon ($7,100 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Potomac College Herndon (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($12,911 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or JCSU .
JCSU vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Potomac College Herndon (37% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $21,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $30,300)
- Potomac College Herndon students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($30,500 vs. $32,050)
- Potomac College-Herndon graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($315 vs. $331)
- More Potomac College-Herndon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/