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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 | Luther Rice University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Luther Rice University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Lithonia, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 581 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | lru.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Luther Rice University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $8,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $8,448 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $17,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
JU | Luther Rice University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 37 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 25 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 67.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 76%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | |||
| 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 | Luther Rice University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Luther Rice University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 11% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $258 |
Diversity |
JU | Luther Rice University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 45% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
JU | Luther Rice University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 41% | ||
Campus |
JU | Luther Rice University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 581 students)
JU vs. Luther Rice University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Luther Rice University?
- Jacksonville University is 415.2% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 415.2% higher at JU than Luther Rice University ($43,520.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville University are 11.5% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($15,986 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Luther Rice University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($31,988 vs. $0)
JU vs. Luther Rice University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Luther Rice University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther Rice University or JU .
- Luther Rice University has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Luther Rice University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Luther Rice University? 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 Luther Rice University and JU.
- The graduation rate at JU is higher than Luther Rice University (40% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Luther Rice University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $41,600)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $2,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther Rice University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $25,000)
- JU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Luther Rice University graduates. ($233 vs. $258)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/