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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 Bowdoin College CAU Lees-McRae College| Luther Rice University | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Luther Rice University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 581 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,448 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,448 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,832 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6%Open | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76%Open | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Luther Rice University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $331 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 581 students)
Luther Rice University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 106.8% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.8% higher at JCSU than Luther Rice University ($17,474.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 151.2% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($7,100 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Luther Rice University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($12,911 vs. $0)
Luther Rice University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Luther Rice University .
- Luther Rice University has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Luther Rice University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Luther Rice University (37% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Luther Rice University earn on average $11,300 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $30,300)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $7,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,050)
- Luther Rice University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($258 vs. $331)
- More Luther Rice University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/