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Xavier University of Dayton Ohio State Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University JMU Kent State Miami ONU Denison Wooster Cleveland State| John Carroll University | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCU | EMU | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
JCU | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1040/1590 | ||
| 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 |
JCU | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $242 |
Diversity |
JCU | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
JCU | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 27% | ||
Campus |
JCU | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,334 students)
JCU vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or EMU?
- John Carroll University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at JCU than Eastern Mennonite University ($45,490.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than JCU ($23,783 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 7.8% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,240 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 0.1% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($30,460 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 118 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at JCU (3.66)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or EMU? 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 EMU and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $13,700 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,489 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($23,450 vs. $26,939)
- EMU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($242 vs. $278)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/