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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Jacksonville State University FGCU Edward Waters College| Carlos Albizu University Miami | Jacksonville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CAU | JU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 864 | 3,837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albizu.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,903 | $43,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,903 | $43,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,320 | $15,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,273 | $26,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,242 | $31,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 98% |
Admission |
CAU | JU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18 | 9,119 | ||
| Admitted | 16 | 5,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CAU | JU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 9% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,550 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $233 |
Diversity |
CAU | JU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 92% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
CAU | JU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 48% | ||
Campus |
CAU | JU | ||
| 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 864 students)
CAU vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or JU?
- Jacksonville University is 237.3% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $12,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.3% higher at JU than Carlos Albizu University Miami ($43,520.00 vs. $12,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than CAU ($26,943 vs. $28,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville University are 39.6% lower than costs at Carlos Albizu University Miami ($15,986 vs. $22,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Carlos Albizu University Miami (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 288.1% larger than aid received Carlos Albizu University Miami ($31,988 vs. $8,242)
CAU vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or CAU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CAU (2.8)
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than JU (57.7%)
CAU vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or JU? 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 JU and CAU.
- The graduation rate at JU is higher than Carlos Albizu University Miami (40% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $20,800 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $34,000)
- Carlos Albizu University Miami students graduate with a $4,071 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($18,550 vs. $22,621)
- CAU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($191 vs. $233)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/