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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova FIU Florida JU| John Brown University | The University of Tampa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
John Brown University | UT | ||
| Location | Siloam Springs, AR | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,326 | 10,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #244 | #499 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jbu.edu | ut.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Brown University | UT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,424 | $30,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,424 | $30,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,920 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,997 | $34,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,131 | $14,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
John Brown University | UT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,490 | 40,286 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 10,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 26.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1390 | 1070/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
John Brown University | UT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Brown University | UT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,943 | $25,557 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $264 |
Diversity |
John Brown University | UT | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
John Brown University | UT | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 74% | ||
Campus |
John Brown University | UT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tampa is larger than than John Brown University based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 2,326 students)
John Brown University vs. UT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Brown University or UT?
- The University of Tampa is 5.7% more expensive to attend than John Brown University for in-state tuition ($30,036.00 vs. $28,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at UT than John Brown University ($30,036.00 vs. $28,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Brown University than UT ($20,997 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Brown University are 22.6% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($9,920 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than John Brown University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Brown University students is 50.6% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($21,131 vs. $14,034)
John Brown University vs. UT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Brown University or UT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT or John Brown University .
- The average SAT score at John Brown University (1209) is 117 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming John Brown University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman John Brown University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UT (3.5)
- John Brown University has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than UT (26.3%)
John Brown University vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Brown University or UT? 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 UT and John Brown University.
- The graduation rate at John Brown University is higher than The University of Tampa (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from John Brown University earn on average $1,800 more per year than UT graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $51,800)
- John Brown University students graduate with a $3,614 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($21,943 vs. $25,557)
- John Brown University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($226 vs. $264)
- More John Brown University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/