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Overview |
Rust College | JCU | ||
| Location | Holly Springs, MS | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 755 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rustcollege.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rust College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,900 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,900 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,200 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,549 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rust College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.66 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/18 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Rust College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rust College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,837 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $278 |
Diversity |
Rust College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Rust College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Rust College | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 755 students)
Rust College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rust College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 359.5% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 359.5% higher at JCU than Rust College ($45,490.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than JCU ($8,151 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 153.8% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($5,200 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Rust College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 255.8% larger than aid received Rust College ($30,415 vs. $8,549)
Rust College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rust College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Rust College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 347 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming JCU students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Rust College (78.8%)
Rust College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rust 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 Rust College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Rust College (71% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $32,500 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $25,100)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $898 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,837)
- JCU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($278 vs. $287)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/