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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida AU Jacksonville State University Pfeiffer University| Jacksonville University | Greensboro College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Greensboro College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | greensboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Greensboro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $19,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $19,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $11,672 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $19,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $15,283 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Greensboro College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 1,349 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 900/1100 | ||
| 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 | Greensboro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Greensboro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Greensboro College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 6% |
Students |
JU | Greensboro College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 22% | ||
Campus |
JU | Greensboro 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 Greensboro College based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 826 students)
JU vs. Greensboro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Greensboro College?
- Jacksonville University is 123% more expensive to attend than Greensboro College for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123% higher at JU than Greensboro College ($43,520.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greensboro College than JU ($19,581 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greensboro College are 37% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($11,672 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greensboro College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 109.3% larger than aid received Greensboro College ($31,988 vs. $15,283)
JU vs. Greensboro College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Greensboro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Greensboro College or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Greensboro College (3.35)
- Greensboro College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Greensboro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Greensboro 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 Greensboro College and JU.
- The graduation rate at JU is the same as at Greensboro College (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Greensboro College graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $39,700)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Greensboro College graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Greensboro College graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greensboro College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/