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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| University of the Southwest | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USW | JCSU | ||
| Location | Hobbs, NM | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,066 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usw.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USW | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,000 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,000 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,910 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,533 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,365 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
USW | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | - | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.63 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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 |
USW | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USW | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $331 |
Diversity |
USW | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 9% |
Students |
USW | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 41% | ||
Campus |
USW | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 USW based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 1,066 students)
USW vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USW or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than USW for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at JCSU than University of the Southwest ($17,474.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than USW ($20,045 vs. $20,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 25.5% lower than costs at University of the Southwest ($7,100 vs. $8,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Southwest than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 54.3% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($12,911 vs. $8,365)
Which college is harder to get into, USW or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or USW .
- Accepted freshman USW students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (2.63) than students at JCSU (2.48)
USW vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USW 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 USW.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than University of the Southwest (37% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from University of the Southwest earn on average $15,400 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $30,300)
- University of the Southwest students graduate with a $8,550 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $32,050)
- USW graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($242 vs. $331)
- More USW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/