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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD ISU| Judson College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Judson College | CSU | ||
| Location | Marion, AL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 229 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judson.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,240 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,240 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,380 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Judson College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1350 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Judson College | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Judson College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Judson College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Judson College | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Judson College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 229 students)
Judson College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson College or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 71.1% more expensive to attend than Judson College for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $17,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at CSU than Judson College ($29,490.00 vs. $17,240.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 1.2% lower than costs at Judson College ($11,250 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Judson College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is ?% larger than aid received Judson College ($26,417 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Judson College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Judson College .
- The average SAT score at Judson College (1031) is 1 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Judson College (22)
- Accepted freshman Judson College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at CSU (3.24)
Judson College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson College or CSU? 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 CSU and Judson College.
- The graduation rate at Judson College is the same as at Charleston Southern University (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Judson College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $31,600)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/