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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College Paul Quinn College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College| Johnson C Smith University | Wiley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Wiley College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | wileyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Wiley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $12,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $12,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $5,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $9,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
JCSU | Wiley College | ||
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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 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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) | |||
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Academics |
JCSU | Wiley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Wiley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $30,046 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $310 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Wiley College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
JCSU | Wiley College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 31% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Wiley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Wiley College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 698 students)
JCSU vs. Wiley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Wiley College?
- Johnson C Smith University is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Wiley College for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $12,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at JCSU than Wiley College ($17,474.00 vs. $12,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wiley College than JCSU ($11,246 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wiley College are 42% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($5,000 vs. $7,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University as Wiley College (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 42.6% larger than aid received Wiley College ($12,911 vs. $9,054)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Wiley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wiley College or JCSU .
- Accepted freshman Wiley College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (2.53) than students at JCSU (2.48)
JCSU vs. Wiley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Wiley College? 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 Wiley College and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Wiley College (37% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Wiley College graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $29,100)
- Wiley College students graduate with a $2,004 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($30,046 vs. $32,050)
- Wiley College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($310 vs. $331)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wiley College students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/