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Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus Wallace State GSCC| Jefferson State Community College | Marion Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JSCC | Marion Military Institute | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Marion, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,431 | 320 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jeffstateonline.com | marionmilitary.edu | ||
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Costs |
JSCC | Marion Military Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,990 | $6,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,680 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,921 | $4,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,406 | $10,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,313 | $9,553 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
JSCC | Marion Military Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 622 | ||
| Admitted | - | 390 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.98 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
JSCC | Marion Military Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JSCC | Marion Military Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,500 | $11,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $87 | $118 |
Diversity |
JSCC | Marion Military Institute | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
JSCC | Marion Military Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 55% | ||
Campus |
JSCC | Marion Military Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jefferson State Community College is larger than than Marion Military Institute based on total student enrollment (8,431 students vs. 320 students)
JSCC vs. Marion Military Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JSCC or Marion Military Institute?
- Marion Military Institute is 50.4% more expensive to attend than JSCC for in-state tuition ($6,000.00 vs. $3,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Marion Military Institute than Jefferson State Community College ($12,000.00 vs. $7,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jefferson State Community College than Marion Military Institute ($9,406 vs. $10,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marion Military Institute are 221.6% lower than costs at Jefferson State Community College ($4,950 vs. $15,921)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jefferson State Community College than Marion Military Institute (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marion Military Institute students is 79.8% larger than aid received Jefferson State Community College ($9,553 vs. $5,313)
Which college is harder to get into, JSCC or Marion Military Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marion Military Institute or JSCC .
JSCC vs. Marion Military Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JSCC or Marion Military Institute? 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 Marion Military Institute and JSCC.
- Graduates from Marion Military Institute earn on average $15,100 more per year than JSCC graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $32,800)
- Jefferson State Community College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marion Military Institute graduates. ($8,500 vs. $11,500)
- JSCC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Marion Military Institute graduates. ($87 vs. $118)
- More Marion Military Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JSCC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/