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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lesley University Lynn University Suffolk University Dean College Florida| Jacksonville University | Lasell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Lasell College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Newton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 1,591 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #633 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | lasell.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Lasell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $40,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $40,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $29,706 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $32,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Lasell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 2,833 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 2,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 995/1268 | ||
| 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 | Lasell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Lasell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Lasell College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
JU | Lasell College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 43% | ||
Campus |
JU | Lasell 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 Lasell College based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 1,591 students)
JU vs. Lasell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Lasell College?
- Jacksonville University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Lasell College for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $40,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at JU than Lasell College ($43,520.00 vs. $40,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Lasell College ($26,943 vs. $29,706)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville University are 3.2% lower than costs at Lasell College ($15,986 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 2.4% larger than aid received Jacksonville University ($32,757 vs. $31,988)
JU vs. Lasell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Lasell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lasell College or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- Lasell College has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Lasell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Lasell 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 Lasell College and JU.
- The graduation rate at Lasell College is higher than Jacksonville University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $43,100)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Lasell 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/