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UNF NCAT Morehouse UT Florida A&M Tuskegee University Flagler Spelman Florida State UCF Tennessee State University Savannah State University| Jacksonville University | Clark Atlanta University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | CAU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 4,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #971 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | cau.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | CAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $21,948 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $21,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $10,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $30,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $9,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
JU | CAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 16,153 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 9,088 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 880/1120 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
JU | CAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | CAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $320 |
Diversity |
JU | CAU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 13% |
Students |
JU | CAU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 72% | ||
Campus |
JU | CAU | ||
| 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
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. CAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or CAU?
- Jacksonville University is 98.3% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.3% higher at JU than Clark Atlanta University ($43,520.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than CAU ($26,943 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 45.6% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($10,982 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Clark Atlanta University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 239.2% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($31,988 vs. $9,431)
JU vs. CAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or CAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CAU or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CAU (3.28)
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than CAU (56.3%)
JU vs. CAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or CAU? 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 CAU and JU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Jacksonville University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $16,400 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $38,400)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $8,379 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($22,621 vs. $31,000)
- JU graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($233 vs. $320)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/