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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Clemson Jacksonville State University FGCU| Jacksonville University | Erskine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 920/1150 | ||
| 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 | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $276 |
Diversity |
JU | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 13% |
Students |
JU | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 33% | ||
Campus |
JU | Erskine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 956 students)
JU vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Erskine College?
- Jacksonville University is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Erskine College for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $34,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at JU than Erskine College ($43,520.00 vs. $34,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Erskine College ($26,943 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Erskine College are 28.4% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($12,450 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 90% larger than aid received Erskine College ($31,988 vs. $16,834)
JU vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
JU vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Erskine 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 Erskine College and JU.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Jacksonville University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $40,300)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,129 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($22,621 vs. $26,750)
- JU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($233 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/