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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 Valley Forge | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 583 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $25,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $15,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 370 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.33 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JCSU | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
JCSU | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 58% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than University of Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 583 students)
JCSU vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or University of Valley Forge?
- University of Valley Forge is 28.2% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at University of Valley Forge than Johnson C Smith University ($22,400.00 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 Valley Forge ($20,045 vs. $25,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 55.6% lower than costs at University of Valley Forge ($7,100 vs. $11,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Valley Forge than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Valley Forge students is 21.7% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($15,715 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Valley Forge (945) is 149 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming University of Valley Forge students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman University of Valley Forge students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- University of Valley Forge has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or University of Valley Forge? 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 Valley Forge and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Valley Forge is higher than Johnson C Smith University (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Valley Forge earn on average $3,400 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $30,300)
- University of Valley Forge students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- University of Valley Forge graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More University of Valley Forge graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/