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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF Wingate University FAU USF Main Campus GWU Lenoir-Rhyne University Lynn University Florida| Jacksonville University | Belmont Abbey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | BAC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 28% |
Students |
JU | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 57% | ||
Campus |
JU | BAC | ||
| 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 BAC based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 1,501 students)
JU vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or BAC?
- Jacksonville University is 135.2% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.2% higher at JU than Belmont Abbey College ($43,520.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than JU ($23,522 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 37.1% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($11,658 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 245.2% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($31,988 vs. $9,266)
JU vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or BAC? 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 BAC and JU.
- The graduation rate at JU is higher than Belmont Abbey College (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $12,900 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $41,900)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/