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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 | UC Blue Ash College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Blue Ash | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Blue Ash, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 6,569 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Blue Ash | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $6,054 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $5,628 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 77% |
Admission |
JCSU | Blue Ash | ||
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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 | 2.91 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JCSU | Blue Ash | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Blue Ash | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $237 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Blue Ash | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
JCSU | Blue Ash | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 7% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Blue Ash | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- UC Blue Ash College is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (6,569 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Blue Ash Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Blue Ash?
- Johnson C Smith University is 188.6% more expensive to attend than Blue Ash for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $6,054.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at JCSU than UC Blue Ash College ($17,474.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at UC Blue Ash College than JCSU ($12,474 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 81% lower than costs at UC Blue Ash College ($7,100 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than UC Blue Ash College (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 129.4% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($12,911 vs. $5,628)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Blue Ash? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Ash or JCSU .
- Accepted freshman Blue Ash students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (2.91) than students at JCSU (2.48)
JCSU vs. Blue Ash Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Blue Ash? 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 Blue Ash and JCSU.
- Graduates from UC Blue Ash College earn on average $15,300 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $30,300)
- UC Blue Ash College students graduate with a $9,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $32,050)
- Blue Ash graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($237 vs. $331)
- More Blue Ash graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/