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Overview |
Ranken Technical College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,671 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ranken.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ranken Technical College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,720 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,720 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,150 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,437 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,268 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 93% |
Admission |
Ranken Technical College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | - | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ranken Technical College | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ranken Technical College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,750 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $142 | $331 |
Diversity |
Ranken Technical College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 91% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Ranken Technical College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Ranken Technical College | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ranken Technical College is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,671 students vs. 1,093 students)
Ranken Technical College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ranken Technical College or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Ranken Technical College for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $15,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at JCSU than Ranken Technical College ($17,474.00 vs. $15,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ranken Technical College than JCSU ($15,437 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 14.8% lower than costs at Ranken Technical College ($7,100 vs. $8,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Ranken Technical College (93% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 14.6% larger than aid received Ranken Technical College ($12,911 vs. $11,268)
Which college is harder to get into, Ranken Technical College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Ranken Technical College .
Ranken Technical College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ranken Technical 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 Ranken Technical College.
- The graduation rate at Ranken Technical College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Ranken Technical College earn on average $19,700 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $30,300)
- Ranken Technical College students graduate with a $18,300 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($13,750 vs. $32,050)
- Ranken Technical College graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($142 vs. $331)
- More Ranken Technical College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/