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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Temple Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Point Park University Shepherds Theological Seminary CalArts| Johnson C Smith University | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | UArts | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
JCSU | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 66% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of the Arts is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,313 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 191.6% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.6% higher at UArts than Johnson C Smith University ($50,950.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than UArts ($20,045 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 152.8% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($7,100 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 97.2% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($25,460 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 249 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming UArts students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at JCSU (17)
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or UArts? 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 UArts and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Johnson C Smith University (62% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from The University of the Arts earn on average $4,200 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $30,300)
- The University of the Arts students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- UArts graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/