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Overview |
Talladega College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Talladega, AL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 837 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | talladega.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Talladega College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,130 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,130 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,704 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,450 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,031 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Talladega College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,900 | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | 8,833 | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2%Open | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.3%Open | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Talladega College | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Talladega College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,500 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,822 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $298 | $331 |
Diversity |
Talladega College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Talladega College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Talladega College | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Talladega College based on total student enrollment (1,102 students vs. 837 students)
Talladega College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Talladega College or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 52.1% more expensive to attend than Talladega College for in-state tuition ($18,450.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at JCSU than Talladega College ($18,450.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Talladega College than JCSU ($12,450 vs. $19,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Talladega College are 34.5% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($6,704 vs. $9,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Talladega College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 34.9% larger than aid received Talladega College ($14,883 vs. $11,031)
Talladega College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Talladega College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Talladega College .
- Accepted freshman JCSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (2.48) than students at Talladega College (2.4)
- Talladega College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than JCSU (42.9%)
Talladega College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Talladega 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 Talladega College.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Talladega College (37% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Talladega College graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $26,500)
- Talladega College students graduate with a $3,228 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($28,822 vs. $32,050)
- Talladega College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($298 vs. $331)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Talladega College students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/