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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College ETSU University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College| Johnson C Smith University | Tusculum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,102 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,450 | $27,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,450 | $27,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,014 | $10,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,326 | $22,961 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,883 | $20,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,273 | 758 | ||
| Admitted | 1,832 | 458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.9% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
JCSU | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 44% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Tusculum College | ||
| 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
- Tusculum College is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,200 students vs. 1,102 students)
JCSU vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 49.1% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($27,500.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Tusculum College than Johnson C Smith University ($27,500.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Tusculum College ($19,326 vs. $22,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 19.3% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($9,014 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 36.9% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($20,374 vs. $14,883)
JCSU vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Tusculum College (960) is 164 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Tusculum College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Tusculum College students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Tusculum College has a higher acceptance rate (60.4%) than JCSU (42.9%)
JCSU vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Tusculum 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 Tusculum College and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Tusculum College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $11,600 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $30,300)
- Tusculum College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Tusculum College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/