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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College Westminster College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College| William Woods University | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WWU | JCSU | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,729 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williamwoods.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WWU | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,800 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,800 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,402 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,925 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,166 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
WWU | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,133 | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WWU | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WWU | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,437 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $331 |
Diversity |
WWU | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 9% |
Students |
WWU | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 52% | ||
Campus |
WWU | 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
- William Woods University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,729 students vs. 1,102 students)
WWU vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WWU or JCSU?
- William Woods University is 50.7% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($27,800.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at WWU than Johnson C Smith University ($27,800.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than WWU ($19,326 vs. $22,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 37.6% lower than costs at William Woods University ($9,014 vs. $12,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Johnson C Smith University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 48.9% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($22,166 vs. $14,883)
WWU vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WWU or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or WWU .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 239 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming WWU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.92 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than JCSU (42.9%)
WWU vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WWU 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 WWU.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Johnson C Smith University (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from William Woods University earn on average $8,300 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $30,300)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $10,613 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($21,437 vs. $32,050)
- WWU graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($221 vs. $331)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/