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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| San Francisco Bay University | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFBU | JCSU | ||
| Location | Fremont, California | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 164 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfbu.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFBU | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,920 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,920 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,200 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,510 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
SFBU | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 157 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
SFBU | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFBU | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $331 |
Diversity |
SFBU | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
SFBU | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 41% | ||
Campus |
SFBU | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than SFBU based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 164 students)
SFBU vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFBU or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 120.6% more expensive to attend than SFBU for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.6% higher at JCSU than San Francisco Bay University ($17,474.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Bay University than JCSU ($12,510 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 29.6% lower than costs at San Francisco Bay University ($7,100 vs. $9,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Bay University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 34.9% larger than aid received San Francisco Bay University ($12,911 vs. $9,570)
SFBU vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFBU or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or SFBU .
- Accepted freshman SFBU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (2.72) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- SFBU has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than JCSU (25.3%)
SFBU vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFBU 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 SFBU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/