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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU UWM USF Main Campus Stritch Lynn University Florida Jacksonville State University| Jacksonville University | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | CUW | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
JU | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | |||
| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $247 |
Diversity |
JU | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
JU | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 37% | ||
Campus |
JU | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or CUW?
- Jacksonville University is 32.8% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at JU than Concordia University Wisconsin ($43,520.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than JU ($24,485 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 31.5% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($12,160 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Jacksonville University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 36.3% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($31,988 vs. $23,477)
JU vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CUW (3.52)
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or CUW? 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 CUW and JU.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Jacksonville University (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $8,700 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $46,100)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $1,304 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($22,621 vs. $23,925)
- JU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($233 vs. $247)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/