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UNF UT St. Bona Le Moyne College UB Flagler Florida State UCF SUNY at Geneseo FAU Niagara University Roberts Wesleyan College| Jacksonville University | Saint John Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Fisher | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $247 |
Diversity |
JU | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
JU | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 6% | ||
Campus |
JU | Fisher | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 3,621 students)
JU vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Fisher?
- Jacksonville University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Fisher for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at JU than Saint John Fisher College ($43,520.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Fisher ($26,943 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 17% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($13,666 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 44.4% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($31,988 vs. $22,155)
JU vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Fisher has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Fisher? 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 Fisher and JU.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Jacksonville University (73% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $50,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $1,279 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher graduates. ($22,621 vs. $23,900)
- JU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher graduates. ($233 vs. $247)
- More Fisher 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/