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Overview |
Samuel Merritt University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samuelmerritt.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samuel Merritt University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
Samuel Merritt University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | - | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Samuel Merritt University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samuel Merritt University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $110,700 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $331 |
Diversity |
Samuel Merritt University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Samuel Merritt University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
Samuel Merritt University | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Samuel Merritt University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 1,093 students)
Samuel Merritt University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samuel Merritt University or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is ?% more expensive to attend than Samuel Merritt University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at JCSU than Samuel Merritt University ($17,474.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Samuel Merritt University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is ?% larger than aid received Samuel Merritt University ($12,911 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Samuel Merritt University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Samuel Merritt University .
Samuel Merritt University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samuel Merritt University 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 Samuel Merritt University.
- Graduates from Samuel Merritt University earn on average $80,400 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($110,700 vs. $30,300)
- Samuel Merritt University students graduate with a $13,300 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $32,050)
- Samuel Merritt University graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($193 vs. $331)
- More Samuel Merritt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/