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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| Salish Kootenai College | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SKC | JCSU | ||
| Location | Pablo, MT | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 648 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skc.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SKC | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,311 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,260 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,020 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,551 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,716 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 98% |
Admission |
SKC | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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) | |||
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Academics |
SKC | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SKC | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,472 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $128 | $331 |
Diversity |
SKC | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 21% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 77% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
SKC | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 52% | ||
Campus |
SKC | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than SKC based on total student enrollment (1,102 students vs. 648 students)
SKC vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SKC or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 263.5% more expensive to attend than SKC for in-state tuition ($18,450.00 vs. $5,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.8% higher at JCSU than Salish Kootenai College ($18,450.00 vs. $10,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salish Kootenai College than JCSU ($9,551 vs. $19,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salish Kootenai College are 28.4% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($7,020 vs. $9,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Salish Kootenai College (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 215.6% larger than aid received Salish Kootenai College ($14,883 vs. $4,716)
Which college is harder to get into, SKC or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or SKC .
SKC vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SKC 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 SKC.
- The graduation rate at SKC is higher than Johnson C Smith University (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $1,300 more per year than SKC graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $29,000)
- Salish Kootenai College students graduate with a $19,578 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($12,472 vs. $32,050)
- SKC graduates are paying $203 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($128 vs. $331)
- More SKC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/