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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 | Bob Jones University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Bob Jones University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 3,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | bju.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Bob Jones University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $19,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $19,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $9,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $18,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $13,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
JU | Bob Jones University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
JU | Bob Jones University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Bob Jones University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $196 |
Diversity |
JU | Bob Jones University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
JU | Bob Jones University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 63% | ||
Campus |
JU | Bob Jones University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Bob Jones University based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 3,095 students)
JU vs. Bob Jones University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Bob Jones University?
- Jacksonville University is 120.4% more expensive to attend than Bob Jones University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $19,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.4% higher at JU than Bob Jones University ($43,520.00 vs. $19,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bob Jones University than JU ($18,733 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bob Jones University are 71% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($9,350 vs. $15,986)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University as Bob Jones University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 133.2% larger than aid received Bob Jones University ($31,988 vs. $13,717)
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Bob Jones University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bob Jones University or JU .
- Accepted freshman Bob Jones University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at JU (3.61)
JU vs. Bob Jones University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Bob Jones University? 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 Bob Jones University and JU.
- The graduation rate at Bob Jones University is higher than Jacksonville University (62% vs. 40%)
- Bob Jones University students graduate with a $3,621 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,621)
- Bob Jones University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($196 vs. $233)
- More Bob Jones University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/