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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $193 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 1,052 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 161.3% more expensive to attend than Jacksonville State University for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $9,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Jacksonville State University ($26,100.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($11,953 vs. $13,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 0.5% lower than costs at Jacksonville State University ($8,600 vs. $8,640)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University as Tennessee Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 121.7% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($22,442 vs. $10,123)
Jacksonville State University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Jacksonville State University (1062) is 43 points higher than at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019)
- Incoming Jacksonville State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- Jacksonville State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Jacksonville State University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or Tennessee Wesleyan College? 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan College is higher than Jacksonville State University (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $37,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,250)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($193 vs. $240)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/