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SPU UNF UT UW-Seattle Seattle U Whitworth University Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Gonzaga| Jacksonville University | Pacific Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | PLU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
JU | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1253/1423 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
JU | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $266 |
Diversity |
JU | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
JU | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 22% | ||
Campus |
JU | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 2,633 students)
JU vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than JU for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at PLU than Jacksonville University ($49,472.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than JU ($24,825 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 35.2% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($11,826 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Jacksonville University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 13.9% larger than aid received Jacksonville University ($36,435 vs. $31,988)
JU vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or JU .
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at JU (3.61)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or PLU? 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 PLU and JU.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Jacksonville University (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $2,500 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $52,300)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $3,179 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($22,621 vs. $25,800)
- JU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($233 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/