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Overview |
Fontbonne University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 944 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fontbonne.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fontbonne University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,996 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,996 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,856 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,732 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,284 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Fontbonne University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 880 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 831 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Fontbonne University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fontbonne University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $331 |
Diversity |
Fontbonne University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Fontbonne University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Fontbonne University | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Fontbonne University based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 944 students)
Fontbonne University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fontbonne University or JCSU?
- Fontbonne University is 60.2% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($27,996.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at Fontbonne University than Johnson C Smith University ($27,996.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Fontbonne University ($20,045 vs. $20,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 52.9% lower than costs at Fontbonne University ($7,100 vs. $10,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fontbonne University than Johnson C Smith University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fontbonne University students is 72.6% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($22,284 vs. $12,911)
Fontbonne University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fontbonne University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Fontbonne University .
- The average SAT score at Fontbonne University (1050) is 254 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Fontbonne University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Fontbonne University students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Fontbonne University has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Fontbonne University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fontbonne 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 Fontbonne University.
- The graduation rate at Fontbonne University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Fontbonne University earn on average $16,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $30,300)
- Fontbonne University students graduate with a $6,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,050)
- Fontbonne University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($268 vs. $331)
- More Fontbonne University 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/