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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 Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| Maine College of Art | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maine College of Art | JCSU | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 474 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,668 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,668 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,650 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,132 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,936 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 913 | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | 708 | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 |
Maine College of Art | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $331 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,102 students vs. 474 students)
Maine College of Art vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or JCSU?
- Maine College of Art is 120.4% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($40,668.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.4% higher at Maine College of Art than Johnson C Smith University ($40,668.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Maine College of Art ($19,326 vs. $37,132)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 73.6% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($9,014 vs. $15,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 34% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($19,936 vs. $14,883)
Maine College of Art vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Maine College of Art .
- Maine College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than JCSU (42.9%)
Maine College of Art vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Maine College of Art is higher than Johnson C Smith University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Maine College of Art earn on average $1,300 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($31,600 vs. $30,300)
- Maine College of Art students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Maine College of Art graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/