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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Ohio University Benedict College University of Rio Grande University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU| Johnson C Smith University | Shawnee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
JCSU | Shawnee State 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 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| 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 | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $245 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
JCSU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 13% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Shawnee State University?
- Johnson C Smith University is 87.1% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at JCSU than Shawnee State University ($17,474.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than JCSU ($13,313 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 63.2% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($7,100 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Shawnee State University (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 67.3% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($12,911 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or JCSU .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at JCSU (2.48)
JCSU vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Shawnee State University (37% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shawnee State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $30,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $8,338 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $32,050)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($245 vs. $331)
- More Shawnee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/