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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Limestone University Florida Jacksonville State University Francis Marion University| Jacksonville University | Coker College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Coker | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #958 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 996 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
JU | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $289 |
Diversity |
JU | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
JU | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 33% | ||
Campus |
JU | Coker | ||
| 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 Coker based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 1,160 students)
JU vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Coker?
- Jacksonville University is 41% more expensive to attend than Coker for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at JU than Coker College ($43,520.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than JU ($19,345 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 61.6% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($9,892 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 25.3% larger than aid received Coker College ($31,988 vs. $25,519)
JU vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Coker? 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 Coker and JU.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Jacksonville University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $19,200 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $35,600)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $5,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($22,621 vs. $28,000)
- JU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($233 vs. $289)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/