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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 | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | SWU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
JU | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
JU | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 42% | ||
Campus |
JU | SWU | ||
| 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 1,175 students)
JU vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or SWU?
- Jacksonville University is 64.1% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.1% higher at JU than Southern Wesleyan University ($43,520.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than JU ($17,639 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 65.7% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($9,650 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 62.9% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($31,988 vs. $19,636)
JU vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or JU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at JU (3.61)
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than SWU (51.2%)
JU vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or SWU? 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 SWU and JU.
- The graduation rate at SWU is higher than Jacksonville University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $10,000 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $44,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/