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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 | University of the West | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | UWest | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 164 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 80% |
Admission |
JCSU | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
JCSU | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | N/A |
Diversity |
JCSU | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
JCSU | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 0% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | UWest | ||
| 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than UWest based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 164 students)
JCSU vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or UWest?
- Johnson C Smith University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than UWest for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at JCSU than University of the West ($17,474.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the West than JCSU ($19,028 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 36% lower than costs at University of the West ($7,100 vs. $9,656)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than University of the West (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 57.6% larger than aid received University of the West ($12,911 vs. $8,190)
JCSU vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or JCSU .
- Accepted freshman JCSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (2.48) than students at UWest (2.43)
- UWest has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or UWest? 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 UWest and JCSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/