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Overview |
University of St. Mary | JCSU | ||
| Location | Leavenworth, KS | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,267 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmary.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St. Mary | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,450 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,450 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,070 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,887 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,638 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
University of St. Mary | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,489 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of St. Mary | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St. Mary | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $331 |
Diversity |
University of St. Mary | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
University of St. Mary | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of St. Mary | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Saint Mary is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,267 students vs. 1,093 students)
University of St. Mary vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St. Mary or JCSU?
- University of Saint Mary is 80% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($31,450.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80% higher at University of St. Mary than Johnson C Smith University ($31,450.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than University of St. Mary ($20,045 vs. $21,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 27.7% lower than costs at University of Saint Mary ($7,100 vs. $9,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Mary students is 83.1% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($23,638 vs. $12,911)
University of St. Mary vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St. Mary or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or University of St. Mary .
- The average SAT score at University of Saint Mary (978) is 182 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming University of St. Mary students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman University of St. Mary students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- University of St. Mary has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than JCSU (25.3%)
University of St. Mary vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St. Mary 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 University of St. Mary .
- The graduation rate at University of St. Mary is higher than Johnson C Smith University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Mary earn on average $10,900 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $30,300)
- University of Saint Mary students graduate with a $8,300 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($23,750 vs. $32,050)
- University of St. Mary graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($245 vs. $331)
- More University of St. Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/