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Overview |
Georgetown College | JCU | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1160/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 12% more expensive to attend than Georgetown College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at JCU than Georgetown College ($45,490.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than JCU ($15,152 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 17.8% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,210 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 32.5% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($40,308 vs. $30,415)
Georgetown College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 82 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College or JCU? 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 JCU and Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Georgetown College (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $46,300)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/