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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte F&M Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University Dickinson College North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary Temple| Johnson C Smith University | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | W&J | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
JCSU | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 28% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | W&J | ||
| 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 183.9% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.9% higher at W&J than Johnson C Smith University ($49,612.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than W&J ($20,045 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 90.5% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($7,100 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 201.8% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($38,963 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or JCSU .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 1.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or W&J? 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 W&J and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Johnson C Smith University (74% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $26,600 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $30,300)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- W&J graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/