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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 Wittenberg University Lees-McRae College| Johnson C Smith University | Wilmington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #972 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $28,415 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $28,415 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $24,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $16,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 1,963 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 1,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 850/1010 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JCSU | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
JCSU | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 14% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Wilmington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 1,046 students)
JCSU vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Wilmington College?
- Wilmington College is 62.6% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($28,415.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at Wilmington College than Johnson C Smith University ($28,415.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Wilmington College ($20,045 vs. $24,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 52.1% lower than costs at Wilmington College ($7,100 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilmington College students is 26.5% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($16,326 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Wilmington College (966) is 170 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Wilmington College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Wilmington College students have a 0.99 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Wilmington College has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Wilmington 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 Wilmington College and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Wilmington College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wilmington College earn on average $9,700 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $30,300)
- Wilmington College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Wilmington College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Wilmington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/