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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Wingate University ECU Lynn University Newberry College Florida| Jacksonville University | Barton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Barton College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Wilson, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #949 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | barton.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Barton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $34,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $34,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $23,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $23,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Barton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 2,129 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 2,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 |
JU | Barton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Barton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Barton College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 8% |
Students |
JU | Barton College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 24% | ||
Campus |
JU | Barton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Barton College based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 1,265 students)
JU vs. Barton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Barton College?
- Jacksonville University is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Barton College for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at JU than Barton College ($43,520.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barton College than JU ($23,443 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 44% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($11,100 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 36.5% larger than aid received Barton College ($31,988 vs. $23,431)
JU vs. Barton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Barton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barton College or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Barton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Barton 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 Barton College and JU.
- The graduation rate at Barton College is higher than Jacksonville University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $38,700)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/