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Overview |
Maria College of Albany | JCSU | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 805 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mariacollege.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maria College of Albany | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,980 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,980 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,537 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,818 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 93% |
Admission |
Maria College of Albany | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 162 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 157 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Maria College of Albany | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maria College of Albany | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,118 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $331 |
Diversity |
Maria College of Albany | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 21% | 9% |
Students |
Maria College of Albany | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Maria College of Albany | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Maria College of Albany based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 805 students)
Maria College of Albany vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maria College of Albany or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Maria College of Albany for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $15,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at JCSU than Maria College of Albany ($17,474.00 vs. $15,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maria College of Albany than JCSU ($17,537 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 33.5% lower than costs at Maria College of Albany ($7,100 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Maria College of Albany (93% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 46.4% larger than aid received Maria College of Albany ($12,911 vs. $8,818)
Maria College of Albany vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maria College of Albany or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Maria College of Albany .
- Accepted freshman Maria College of Albany students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (2.5) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Maria College of Albany has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Maria College of Albany vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maria College of Albany 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 Maria College of Albany.
- Graduates from Maria College of Albany earn on average $13,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $30,300)
- Maria College of Albany students graduate with a $11,932 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($20,118 vs. $32,050)
- Maria College of Albany graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($208 vs. $331)
- More Maria College of Albany graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/