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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Jacksonville State University FGCU Edward Waters College| Jacksonville University | Agnes Scott College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Agnes Scott College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Decatur, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 1,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #369 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | agnesscott.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Agnes Scott College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $45,456 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $45,456 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $13,375 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $24,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $34,267 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Agnes Scott College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 1,879 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 1,250 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1130/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
JU | Agnes Scott College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Agnes Scott College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Agnes Scott College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
JU | Agnes Scott College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 38% | ||
Campus |
JU | Agnes Scott College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 1,114 students)
JU vs. Agnes Scott College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Agnes Scott College?
- Agnes Scott College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than JU for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Agnes Scott College than Jacksonville University ($45,456.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Agnes Scott College than JU ($24,305 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Agnes Scott College are 19.5% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($13,375 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 7.1% larger than aid received Jacksonville University ($34,267 vs. $31,988)
JU vs. Agnes Scott College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Agnes Scott College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Agnes Scott College or JU .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at JU (3.61)
- Agnes Scott College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Agnes Scott College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Agnes Scott 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 Agnes Scott College and JU.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Jacksonville University (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $41,600)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Agnes Scott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/