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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| Macon State College | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macon State | JCSU | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
Macon State | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $331 |
Diversity |
Macon State | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 45% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Macon State | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 667.4% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.8% higher at JCSU than Macon State College ($17,474.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 5.2% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($6,750 vs. $7,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Macon State College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($12,911 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman Macon State students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (2.96) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Macon State has a higher acceptance rate (46.9%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Macon State vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Macon State College (37% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/