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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| College of Saint Mary | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
College of Saint Mary | JCSU | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 857 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csm.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Saint Mary | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,450 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,450 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,240 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,984 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,799 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
College of Saint Mary | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 144 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 93 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 94.6% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
College of Saint Mary | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Saint Mary | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $331 |
Diversity |
College of Saint Mary | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
College of Saint Mary | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 41% | ||
Campus |
College of Saint Mary | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than College of Saint Mary based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 857 students)
College of Saint Mary vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Saint Mary or JCSU?
- College of Saint Mary is 28.5% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($22,450.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at College of Saint Mary than Johnson C Smith University ($22,450.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Mary than JCSU ($14,984 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 16.1% lower than costs at College of Saint Mary ($7,100 vs. $8,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Mary than Johnson C Smith University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Mary students is 37.9% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($17,799 vs. $12,911)
College of Saint Mary vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Saint Mary or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or College of Saint Mary .
- Accepted freshman College of Saint Mary students have a 0.92 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- College of Saint Mary has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than JCSU (25.3%)
College of Saint Mary vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Saint Mary 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 College of Saint Mary.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than College of Saint Mary (37% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Mary earn on average $11,000 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $30,300)
- College of Saint Mary students graduate with a $6,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,050)
- College of Saint Mary graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($268 vs. $331)
- More College of Saint Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/