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Overview |
JCU | Eastern University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $274 |
Diversity |
JCU | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
JCU | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 38% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Eastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Eastern University?
- John Carroll University is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at JCU than Eastern University ($45,490.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than JCU ($26,669 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 6.2% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,424 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Eastern University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 19.1% larger than aid received Eastern University ($30,415 vs. $25,542)
JCU vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 101 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
JCU vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or Eastern 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 Eastern University and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Eastern University (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,939)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($274 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/