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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| Selma University | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Selma University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selmauniversity.org | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Selma University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,800 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,800 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
Selma University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | - | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.15 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Selma University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Selma University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $331 |
Diversity |
Selma University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Selma University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Selma University | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Selma University based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 50 students)
Selma University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Selma University or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 264% more expensive to attend than Selma University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264% higher at JCSU than Selma University ($17,474.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Selma University are 18.3% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($6,000 vs. $7,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Selma University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is ?% larger than aid received Selma University ($12,911 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Selma University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Selma University .
- Accepted freshman JCSU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (2.48) than students at Selma University (2.15)
Selma University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Selma University 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 Selma University.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Selma University (37% vs. 21%)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Selma University students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/