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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Jacksonville State University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $246 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 3,721 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Jacksonville State University is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($9,990.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Jacksonville State University ($30,857.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($11,953 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 1.9% lower than costs at Jacksonville State University ($8,480 vs. $8,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 12.9% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($11,428 vs. $10,123)
Jacksonville State University vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 11 points higher than at Jacksonville State University (1062)
- Incoming Jacksonville State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Jacksonville State University (78.5%)
Jacksonville State University vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Jacksonville State University (70% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $21,200 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $562 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,812)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($240 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/