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Overview |
JCSU | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 840/940 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JCSU | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $214 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
JCSU | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 34% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 656 students)
JCSU vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Wilberforce University?
- Johnson C Smith University is 45.4% more expensive to attend than Wilberforce University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at JCSU than Wilberforce University ($17,474.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilberforce University than JCSU ($14,070 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 1.4% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($7,000 vs. $7,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilberforce University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 37.6% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($12,911 vs. $9,380)
JCSU vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Johnson C Smith University (796) is 34 points higher than at Wilberforce University (762)
- Incoming JCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (17) than students at Wilberforce University (16)
- Accepted freshman Wilberforce University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (2.82) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Wilberforce University has a higher acceptance rate (45.1%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Wilberforce University? 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 Wilberforce University and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Wilberforce University (37% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Wilberforce University earn on average $5,900 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $30,300)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $11,300 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($20,750 vs. $32,050)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($214 vs. $331)
- More Wilberforce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/