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CofC UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF PC FAU USF Main Campus Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson| Jacksonville University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | CSU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
JU | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
JU | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 23% | ||
Campus |
JU | CSU | ||
| 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 3,418 students)
JU vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or CSU?
- Jacksonville University is 47.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at JU than Charleston Southern University ($43,520.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than JU ($17,536 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 42.1% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($11,250 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Jacksonville University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 21.1% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($31,988 vs. $26,417)
JU vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or CSU? 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 CSU and JU.
- The graduation rate at JU is higher than Charleston Southern University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $15,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $39,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/