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CofC USC Aiken Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Lander University Shaw University Benedict College Francis Marion University UofSC University of Charleston Bowie State University| Johnson C Smith University | University of South Carolina Beaufort | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
JCSU | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 940/1110 | ||
| 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 | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $253 |
Diversity |
JCSU | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
JCSU | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 18% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | USC Beaufort | ||
| 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
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,124 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or USC Beaufort?
- Johnson C Smith University is 68.9% more expensive to attend than USC Beaufort for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $10,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at USC Beaufort than Johnson C Smith University ($21,390.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Beaufort than JCSU ($16,113 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 22.8% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Beaufort ($7,100 vs. $8,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Johnson C Smith University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 52.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($12,911 vs. $8,452)
JCSU vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Beaufort (927) is 131 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming USC Beaufort students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 1.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- USC Beaufort has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (37% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Beaufort earn on average $6,400 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $30,300)
- University of South Carolina Beaufort students graduate with a $7,576 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($24,474 vs. $32,050)
- USC Beaufort graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($253 vs. $331)
- More USC Beaufort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/