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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte University of Lynchburg Livingstone College Randolph-Macon NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University RU North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary| Johnson C Smith University | Randolph College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Randolph | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $27,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $27,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $19,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 1,602 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 1,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 930/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
JCSU | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 23% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 553 students)
JCSU vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Randolph?
- Randolph College is 56.1% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($27,270.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at Randolph than Johnson C Smith University ($27,270.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Randolph ($20,045 vs. $22,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 61% lower than costs at Randolph College ($7,100 vs. $11,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 52.5% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($19,688 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Randolph College (1014) is 218 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Randolph students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Randolph students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Randolph? 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 Randolph and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Johnson C Smith University (63% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Randolph College earn on average $12,900 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $30,300)
- Randolph College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Randolph graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Randolph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/