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Overview |
JCU | King College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
JCU | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $237 |
Diversity |
JCU | King College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
JCU | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 53% | ||
Campus |
JCU | King College | ||
| 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 King College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,357 students)
JCU vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or King College?
- John Carroll University is 42.4% more expensive to attend than King College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at JCU than King College ($45,490.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King College than JCU ($22,626 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 32.5% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($9,960 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 33.9% larger than aid received King College ($30,415 vs. $22,715)
JCU vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 122 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at King College (3.46)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than King College (60.8%)
JCU vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or King College? 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 King College and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than King College (71% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $9,100 more per year than King College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $48,500)
- King College students graduate with a $3,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,939)
- King College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/