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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 | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
JU | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 850/1140 | ||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $261 |
Diversity |
JU | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
JU | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 22% | ||
Campus |
JU | Columbia College | ||
| 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 1,514 students)
JU vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Columbia College?
- Jacksonville University is 104.8% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.8% higher at JU than Columbia College ($43,520.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than JU ($18,779 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 90.3% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($8,400 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Columbia College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 98.8% larger than aid received Columbia College ($31,988 vs. $16,089)
JU vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Columbia College (3.56)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and JU.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Jacksonville University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $20,100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $34,700)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $2,643 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($22,621 vs. $25,264)
- JU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($233 vs. $261)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/