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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 ETSU Lees-McRae College| Johnson C Smith University | South College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | South College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 6,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | southcollegetn.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | South College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $16,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $16,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $14,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $13,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 83% |
Admission |
JCSU | South 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 | South College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | South College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $34,777 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $359 |
Diversity |
JCSU | South College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | South College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 50% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | South 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
- South College is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (6,182 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. South College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or South College?
- Johnson C Smith University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than South College for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $16,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at JCSU than South College ($17,474.00 vs. $16,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South College than JCSU ($14,831 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 156.1% lower than costs at South College ($7,100 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than South College (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South College students is 1.1% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($13,048 vs. $12,911)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or South College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South College or JCSU .
JCSU vs. South College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or South 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 South College and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than South College (37% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $1,100 more per year than South College graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $29,200)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $2,727 lower median federal student loan debt than South College graduates. ($32,050 vs. $34,777)
- JCSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than South College graduates. ($331 vs. $359)
- More South College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/