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Overview |
Louisville | JCU | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $278 |
Diversity |
Louisville | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 2,922 students)
Louisville vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 269.1% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at JCU than University of Louisville ($45,490.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than JCU ($19,327 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 23.7% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($10,668 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 149% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($30,415 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 32 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than University of Louisville (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,283 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($19,656 vs. $26,939)
- Louisville graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($203 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/