Flagler vs. JU

Comparable Facts

Compare Flagler College in Saint Augustine, FL with Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Jacksonville University is larger than Flagler based on total student enrollment (4,247 students vs. 2,425 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Flagler College is located in Saint Augustine, FL (Small Suburban setting); Jacksonville University is in Jacksonville, FL (Large City setting).
• Flagler College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Jacksonville University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Flagler College 15:1; Jacksonville University 11:1.

Flagler vs. JU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Flagler or JU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Flagler ($24,238 vs. $32,395).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Flagler College are 12.1% lower than at Jacksonville University ($15,130 vs. $17,210).
• Jacksonville University is 60% more expensive for in-state tuition than Flagler (about $17,930 more per year; $47,830.00 vs. $29,900.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 60% higher at JU than at Flagler College (about $17,930 more per year; $47,830.00 vs. $29,900.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Jacksonville University than at Flagler College (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 198.2% larger than aid received by Flagler College students ($39,859 vs. $13,368).

Flagler vs. JU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Flagler or JU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between JU and Flagler.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Jacksonville University (1190) is 110 points higher than at Flagler (1080).
• Incoming JU students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 22 at Flagler).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Flagler College 960/1190; Jacksonville University 1100/1280.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Flagler College 19/25; Jacksonville University 22/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Flagler - Test optional; JU - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Flagler Mar 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman JU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Flagler (3.38).
• Flagler has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than JU (56.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 16.1% at Flagler vs. 16.3% at JU.

Flagler vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Flagler and JU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Flagler College's six-year graduation rate (60%) is higher than Jacksonville University's (40%).
• Graduates from Jacksonville University earn a median of about $15,600 more per year than Flagler graduates about ten years after starting college ($54,800 vs. $39,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Jacksonville University graduates have a $1,129 lower median loan debt than Flagler graduates ($22,621 vs. $23,750).
• Among borrowers, JU graduates have an estimated $12 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Flagler graduates ($233 vs. $245).
• More Flagler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.