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Overview |
Judson University | SAU | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 2,390 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | #553 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $10,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,331 | $21,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,948 | $21,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 873 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 551 | 1,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.1% | 37.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1080 | 935/1165 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Judson University | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $248 |
Diversity |
Judson University | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Judson University | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | SAU | ||
| 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
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (2,390 students vs. 1,058 students)
Judson University vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 7% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at SAU than Judson University ($31,940.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than SAU ($21,331 vs. $21,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 7.8% lower than costs at Judson University ($10,960 vs. $11,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Judson University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 2% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($21,948 vs. $21,522)
Judson University vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 13 points higher than at SAU (1073)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Judson University has a higher acceptance rate (63.1%) than SAU (37.3%)
Judson University vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University or SAU? 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 SAU and Judson University.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Judson University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $2,200 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,600)
- Judson University students graduate with a $1,043 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,043)
- Judson University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/