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Overview |
Paine College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 344 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,048 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,316 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Paine College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,253 | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | 1,878 | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Paine College | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $331 |
Diversity |
Paine College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Paine College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | 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 Paine College based on total student enrollment (1,102 students vs. 344 students)
Paine College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($18,450.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at JCSU than Paine College ($18,450.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than JCSU ($17,048 vs. $19,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 20% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($7,512 vs. $9,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 44.3% larger than aid received Paine College ($14,883 vs. $10,316)
Paine College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Paine College .
- The average SAT score at Johnson C Smith University (796) is 47 points higher than at Paine College (749)
- Incoming JCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (17) than students at Paine College (16)
- Accepted freshman Paine College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (2.81) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Paine College has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than JCSU (42.9%)
Paine College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Paine College (37% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $28,400)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($32,050 vs. $35,750)
- JCSU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($331 vs. $369)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/