Washington Adventist University vs. JCSU

Washington Adventist University vs. Johnson C Smith University comparison

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Overview	Washington Adventist University	JCSU
Location	Takoma Park, MD	Charlotte, NC
Setting	Large Suburban	Large City
Enrollment	671	1,093
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#953
Religious Affiliation	Seventh Day Adventists	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	wau.edu	jcsu.edu
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Comparable Facts

• Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 671 students)

Washington Adventist University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or JCSU?

• Washington Adventist University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $17,474.00)
• Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Washington Adventist University than Johnson C Smith University ($23,400.00 vs. $17,474.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than JCSU ($17,088 vs. $20,045)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 47% lower than costs at Washington Adventist University ($7,100 vs. $10,440)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Washington Adventist University students is 20.3% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($15,534 vs. $12,911)

Washington Adventist University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Washington Adventist University .

• The average SAT score at Washington Adventist University (821) is 25 points higher than at JCSU (796)
• Incoming Washington Adventist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at JCSU (17)
• Accepted freshman Washington Adventist University students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at JCSU (2.48)
• Washington Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (51.4%) than JCSU (25.3%)

Washington Adventist University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University.

• The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Washington Adventist University (37% vs. 27%)
• Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $17,600 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $30,300)
• Washington Adventist University students graduate with a $6,011 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($26,039 vs. $32,050)
• Washington Adventist University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($269 vs. $331)
• More Washington Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 26%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/