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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| Metropolitan College of New York | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCNY | JCSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 663 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcny.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNY | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,338 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,338 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,334 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,481 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,565 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
MCNY | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 81 | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | 62 | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.1 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | 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 |
MCNY | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNY | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,500 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $356 | $331 |
Diversity |
MCNY | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 9% |
Students |
MCNY | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 52% | ||
Campus |
MCNY | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (1,102 students vs. 663 students)
MCNY vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNY or JCSU?
- Metropolitan College of New York is 4.8% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($19,338.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at MCNY than Johnson C Smith University ($19,338.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than MCNY ($19,326 vs. $27,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 36.8% lower than costs at Metropolitan College of New York ($9,014 vs. $12,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Metropolitan College of New York (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 126.7% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($14,883 vs. $6,565)
MCNY vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNY or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or MCNY .
- Accepted freshman JCSU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (2.48) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- MCNY has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than JCSU (42.9%)
MCNY vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNY 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 MCNY.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (37% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan College of New York earn on average $10,200 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $30,300)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $2,450 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($32,050 vs. $34,500)
- JCSU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($331 vs. $356)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/