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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 Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| Johnson C Smith University | Southern Vermont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | SVC | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
JCSU | SVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | - | ||
| Admitted | 583 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | |||
| 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 | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 26% |
Students |
JCSU | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 66% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | SVC | ||
| 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than SVC based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 351 students)
JCSU vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or SVC?
- Southern Vermont College is 44.4% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($25,236.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at SVC than Johnson C Smith University ($25,236.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 54.9% lower than costs at Southern Vermont College ($7,100 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Southern Vermont College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($12,911 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Vermont College (894) is 98 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming SVC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at JCSU (17)
JCSU vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or SVC? 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 SVC and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Southern Vermont College (37% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern Vermont College earn on average $8,300 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $30,300)
- Southern Vermont College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- SVC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More SVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/