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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $331 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | 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
- Agnes Scott College is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,114 students vs. 1,093 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or JCSU?
- Agnes Scott College is 160.1% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.1% higher at Agnes Scott College than Johnson C Smith University ($45,456.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Agnes Scott College ($20,045 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 88.4% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($7,100 vs. $13,375)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 165.4% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($34,267 vs. $12,911)
Agnes Scott College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 1.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Agnes Scott College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Agnes Scott College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College 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 Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (65% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Agnes Scott College earn on average $11,300 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $30,300)
- Agnes Scott College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Agnes Scott College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Agnes Scott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/