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UNF UT USC Beaufort ASU Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Lander University LSUS| Jacksonville University | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
JU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $268 |
Diversity |
JU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
JU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 11% | ||
Campus |
JU | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or USC Aiken?
- Jacksonville University is 318.5% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.7% higher at JU than University of South Carolina Aiken ($43,520.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than JU ($11,872 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 90.9% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($8,376 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 223.4% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($31,988 vs. $9,891)
JU vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and JU.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Jacksonville University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $15,200 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $39,600)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $3,379 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($22,621 vs. $26,000)
- JU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($233 vs. $268)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/