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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| Arkansas Baptist College | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,164 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,560 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | 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 | 2.6 | 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 |
Arkansas Baptist College | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $331 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 497 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 99.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas Baptist College for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.5% higher at JCSU than Arkansas Baptist College ($17,474.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than JCSU ($7,164 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 24.3% lower than costs at Arkansas Baptist College ($7,100 vs. $8,826)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Arkansas Baptist College (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Baptist College students is 20.5% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($15,560 vs. $12,911)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas Baptist College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (2.6) than students at JCSU (2.48)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist 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 Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (37% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $24,500)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $10,231 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($32,050 vs. $42,281)
- JCSU graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($331 vs. $437)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/