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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College| Johnson C Smith University | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | TC | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 61% |
Admission |
JCSU | TC | ||
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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 | 2.9 | ||
| 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 | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $320 |
Diversity |
JCSU | TC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 19% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | TC | ||
| 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 TC based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 642 students)
JCSU vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or TC?
- Johnson C Smith University is 112.9% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.9% higher at JCSU than Texas College ($17,474.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than JCSU ($11,174 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 18.3% lower than costs at Texas College ($7,100 vs. $8,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Texas College (93% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 25.8% larger than aid received Texas College ($12,911 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or JCSU .
- Accepted freshman TC students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at JCSU (2.48)
JCSU vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or TC? 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 TC and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Texas College (37% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $2,500 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $27,800)
- Texas College students graduate with a $1,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,050)
- TC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($320 vs. $331)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/