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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Auburn Jacksonville State University FGCU| Huntingdon College | Jacksonville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Huntingdon College | JU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 3,837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,850 | $43,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,850 | $43,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,772 | $15,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,662 | $26,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,020 | $31,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | JU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,573 | 9,119 | ||
| Admitted | 1,697 | 5,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1060/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Huntingdon College | JU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $233 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | JU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 19% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | JU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | JU | ||
| 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Huntingdon College based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 817 students)
Huntingdon College vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or JU?
- Jacksonville University is 62.1% more expensive to attend than Huntingdon College for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $26,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at JU than Huntingdon College ($43,520.00 vs. $26,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Huntingdon College than JU ($23,662 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huntingdon College are 48.4% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($10,772 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 99.7% larger than aid received Huntingdon College ($31,988 vs. $16,020)
Huntingdon College vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or Huntingdon College .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Huntingdon College (3.43)
- Huntingdon College has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than JU (57.7%)
Huntingdon College vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon College or JU? 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 JU and Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at Huntingdon College is higher than Jacksonville University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Huntingdon College graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $42,400)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $3,856 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntingdon College graduates. ($22,621 vs. $26,477)
- JU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Huntingdon College graduates. ($233 vs. $273)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huntingdon College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/