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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 | Virginia College Huntsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Huntsville, AL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | vc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $14,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $14,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $8,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $30,804 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 78% |
Admission |
JCSU | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 applicable | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $175 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 53% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
JCSU | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | - | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Virginia College-Huntsville based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 491 students)
JCSU vs. Virginia College-Huntsville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Virginia College-Huntsville?
- Johnson C Smith University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia College-Huntsville for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $14,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at JCSU than Virginia College Huntsville ($17,474.00 vs. $14,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Virginia College-Huntsville ($20,045 vs. $30,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 21.4% lower than costs at Virginia College Huntsville ($7,100 vs. $8,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Virginia College Huntsville (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 189.7% larger than aid received Virginia College Huntsville ($12,911 vs. $4,456)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Virginia College-Huntsville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia College-Huntsville or JCSU .
JCSU vs. Virginia College-Huntsville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Virginia College-Huntsville? 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 Virginia College-Huntsville and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Virginia College Huntsville (37% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Virginia College-Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $27,800)
- Virginia College Huntsville students graduate with a $15,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($17,000 vs. $32,050)
- Virginia College-Huntsville graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($175 vs. $331)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia College-Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/