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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 Western States | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | University of Western States | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,102 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | uws.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | University of Western States | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,450 | $8,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,450 | $8,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,014 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,326 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,883 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
JCSU | University of Western States | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,273 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,832 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 Western States | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | University of Western States | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $8,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $87 |
Diversity |
JCSU | University of Western States | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 20% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | University of Western States | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | - | ||
Campus |
JCSU | University of Western States | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Not applicable | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than University of Western States based on total student enrollment (1,102 students vs. 979 students)
JCSU vs. University of Western States Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or University of Western States?
- Johnson C Smith University is 111.8% more expensive to attend than University of Western States for in-state tuition ($18,450.00 vs. $8,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.8% higher at JCSU than University of Western States ($18,450.00 vs. $8,710.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than University of Western States (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Western States ($14,883 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or University of Western States? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Western States or JCSU .
JCSU vs. University of Western States Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or University of Western States? 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 Western States and JCSU.
- Graduates from University of Western States earn on average $21,900 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $30,300)
- University of Western States students graduate with a $23,550 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($8,500 vs. $32,050)
- University of Western States graduates are paying $244 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($87 vs. $331)
- More University of Western States graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/