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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University Notre Dame College North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College| Villa Maria College | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Villa | JCSU | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 465 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villa.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villa | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,930 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,930 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,576 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,558 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Villa | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 500 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 391 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | 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 |
Villa | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villa | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,900 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $331 |
Diversity |
Villa | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 59% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Villa | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Villa | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 465 students)
Villa vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villa or JCSU?
- Villa Maria College is 48.4% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($25,930.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Villa than Johnson C Smith University ($25,930.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than JCSU ($14,576 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 21.4% lower than costs at Villa Maria College ($7,100 vs. $8,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villa Maria College than Johnson C Smith University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villa Maria College students is 36% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($17,558 vs. $12,911)
Villa vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villa or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Villa .
- Accepted freshman Villa students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (2.87) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Villa has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Villa vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villa 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 Villa.
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $12,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $32,050)
- Villa graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($206 vs. $331)
- More Villa 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/