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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 Rollins CAU Lees-McRae College| Johnson C Smith University | Virginia College in Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | North Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 388 | ||
| 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 in Charleston | ||
| 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 | $29,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $4,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 70% |
Admission |
JCSU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
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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 in Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| 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 in Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
JCSU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | - | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
| 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 in Charleston based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 388 students)
JCSU vs. Virginia College in Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Virginia College in Charleston?
- Johnson C Smith University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia College in Charleston for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $14,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at JCSU than Virginia College in Charleston ($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 in Charleston ($20,045 vs. $29,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 21.4% lower than costs at Virginia College in Charleston ($7,100 vs. $8,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Virginia College in Charleston (93% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 216.4% larger than aid received Virginia College in Charleston ($12,911 vs. $4,081)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Virginia College in Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia College in Charleston or JCSU .
JCSU vs. Virginia College in Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Virginia College in Charleston? 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 in Charleston and JCSU.
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Virginia College in Charleston graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $27,800)
- Virginia College in Charleston students graduate with a $15,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($17,000 vs. $32,050)
- Virginia College in Charleston 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 in Charleston 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/