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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| Grace University | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grace University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceuniversity.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,120 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,120 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,324 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,798 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,079 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Grace University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 159 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/21 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Grace University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $331 |
Diversity |
Grace University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Grace University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
Grace 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 Grace University based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 298 students)
Grace University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace University or JCSU?
- Grace University is 26.6% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($22,120.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Grace University than Johnson C Smith University ($22,120.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace University than JCSU ($19,798 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 3.2% lower than costs at Grace University ($7,100 vs. $7,324)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grace University students is 1.3% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($13,079 vs. $12,911)
Grace University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Grace University .
- The average SAT score at Grace University (1003) is 207 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Grace University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Grace University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Grace University has a higher acceptance rate (45.9%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Grace University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace 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 Grace University.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Grace University (37% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Grace University earn on average $3,000 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $30,300)
- Grace University students graduate with a $14,300 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $32,050)
- Grace University graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($183 vs. $331)
- More Grace University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/