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Overview |
JU | Webster University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
JU | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1026/1315 | ||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $258 |
Diversity |
JU | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 8% |
Students |
JU | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 25% | ||
Campus |
JU | Webster University | ||
| 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
- Webster University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (6,396 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Webster University?
- Jacksonville University is 46.8% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at JU than Webster University ($43,520.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webster University than JU ($23,069 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webster University are 28.9% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($12,398 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Webster University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 52.7% larger than aid received Webster University ($31,988 vs. $20,944)
JU vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or JU .
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at JU (3.61)
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Webster University (55.1%)
JU vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Webster 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 Webster University and JU.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than Jacksonville University (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Webster University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $46,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $2,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $25,000)
- JU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($233 vs. $258)
- More Webster University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/