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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Jacksonville State University FGCU University of Southern Mississippi| Jacksonville University | William Carey University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | William Carey University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | wmcarey.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | William Carey University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $13,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $13,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $7,463 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $15,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $13,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | William Carey University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 517 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 53.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
JU | William Carey University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | William Carey University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $20,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $208 |
Diversity |
JU | William Carey University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
JU | William Carey University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 22% | ||
Campus |
JU | William Carey University | ||
| 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
- William Carey University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (5,662 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. William Carey University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or William Carey University?
- Jacksonville University is 222.4% more expensive to attend than William Carey University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.4% higher at JU than William Carey University ($43,520.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Carey University than JU ($15,271 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 114.2% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($7,463 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Carey University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 140% larger than aid received William Carey University ($31,988 vs. $13,331)
JU vs. William Carey University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or William Carey University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Carey University or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at William Carey University (3.46)
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than William Carey University (53.6%)
JU vs. William Carey University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or William Carey 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 William Carey University and JU.
- The graduation rate at William Carey University is higher than Jacksonville University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $13,900 more per year than William Carey University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $40,900)
- William Carey University students graduate with a $2,429 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($20,192 vs. $22,621)
- William Carey University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($208 vs. $233)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Carey University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/