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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| Johnson C Smith University | Lakeland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
JCSU | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $263 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 30% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lakeland University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,406 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Lakeland University?
- Lakeland University is 74% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74% higher at Lakeland University than Johnson C Smith University ($30,400.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Lakeland University ($20,045 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 51.8% lower than costs at Lakeland University ($7,100 vs. $10,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lakeland University than Johnson C Smith University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 84.8% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($23,855 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Lakeland University (907) is 111 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Lakeland University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Lakeland University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Lakeland University? 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 Lakeland University and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Lakeland University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $13,700 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $30,300)
- Lakeland University students graduate with a $6,592 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,458 vs. $32,050)
- Lakeland University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($263 vs. $331)
- More Lakeland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/