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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| Athens State University | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Athens State University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Athens, AL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | athens.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Athens State University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
Athens State University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | - | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Athens State University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Athens State University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,534 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $331 |
Diversity |
Athens State University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Athens State University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
Athens State University | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Athens State University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,894 students vs. 1,093 students)
Athens State University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Athens State University or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is ?% more expensive to attend than Athens State University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at JCSU than Athens State University ($17,474.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Athens State University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is ?% larger than aid received Athens State University ($12,911 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Athens State University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Athens State University .
Athens State University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Athens State 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 Athens State University.
- Graduates from Athens State University earn on average $11,900 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $30,300)
- Athens State University students graduate with a $13,516 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($18,534 vs. $32,050)
- Athens State University graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($191 vs. $331)
- More Athens State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/