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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University UCO-Central Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary MACU CAU| Johnson C Smith University | Southern Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | SNU | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
JCSU | SNU | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
JCSU | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $193 |
Diversity |
JCSU | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
JCSU | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 30% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | SNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Nazarene University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or SNU?
- Southern Nazarene University is 54.5% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at SNU than Johnson C Smith University ($27,000.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than SNU ($20,045 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 11.3% lower than costs at Southern Nazarene University ($7,100 vs. $7,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Johnson C Smith University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 54.5% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($19,948 vs. $12,911)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or JCSU .
- Accepted freshman SNU students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at JCSU (2.48)
JCSU vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or SNU? 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 SNU and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at SNU is higher than Johnson C Smith University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $22,500 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $30,300)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $13,300 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $32,050)
- SNU graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($193 vs. $331)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/