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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $331 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than Goldey-Beacom College for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at JCSU than Goldey Beacom College ($17,474.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than JCSU ($13,454 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 63.4% lower than costs at Goldey Beacom College ($7,100 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College than Johnson C Smith University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($12,911 vs. $9,739)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman Goldey-Beacom College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Goldey-Beacom College has a higher acceptance rate (62.7%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom College 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $14,300 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $30,300)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $8,375 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($23,675 vs. $32,050)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($244 vs. $331)
- More Goldey-Beacom College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/