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Overview |
Nazareth College | JCU | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,330 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,330 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,190 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,620 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,625 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,283 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1160/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nazareth College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $278 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Nazareth College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,522 students)
Nazareth College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 21.9% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at JCU than Nazareth College ($45,490.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Nazareth College ($30,496 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 15.1% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($13,200 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Nazareth College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 34.4% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($30,415 vs. $22,625)
Nazareth College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than JCU (82.4%)
Nazareth College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth College or JCU? 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 JCU and Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than John Carroll University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $438 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,501 vs. $26,939)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($274 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/