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Overview |
JCSU | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Rio Grande, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,800 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | rio.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $19,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $19,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $11,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $26,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $7,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 72% |
Admission |
JCSU | University of Rio Grande | ||
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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 | 3.06 | ||
| 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 | University of Rio Grande | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $211 |
Diversity |
JCSU | University of Rio Grande | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
JCSU | University of Rio Grande | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 9% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rio Grande is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,800 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. University of Rio Grande Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or University of Rio Grande?
- University of Rio Grande is 11% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($19,400.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at University of Rio Grande than Johnson C Smith University ($19,600.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than University of Rio Grande ($20,045 vs. $26,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 57.3% lower than costs at University of Rio Grande ($7,100 vs. $11,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than University of Rio Grande (93% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 79.9% larger than aid received University of Rio Grande ($12,911 vs. $7,178)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or University of Rio Grande? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Rio Grande or JCSU .
- Accepted freshman University of Rio Grande students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at JCSU (2.48)
JCSU vs. University of Rio Grande Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or University of Rio Grande? 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 University of Rio Grande and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than University of Rio Grande (37% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Rio Grande earn on average $3,600 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($33,900 vs. $30,300)
- University of Rio Grande students graduate with a $11,550 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $32,050)
- University of Rio Grande graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($211 vs. $331)
- More University of Rio Grande graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/