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Overview |
JCU | LRC | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
JCU | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
JCU | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $268 |
Diversity |
JCU | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
JCU | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 5% | ||
Campus |
JCU | LRC | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than LRC based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,068 students)
JCU vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or LRC?
- John Carroll University is 45.2% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at JCU than La Roche College ($45,490.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Roche College than JCU ($24,233 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 2.4% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,886 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 45.2% larger than aid received La Roche College ($30,415 vs. $20,948)
JCU vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 188 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming JCU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or LRC? 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 LRC and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than La Roche College (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $13,300 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,939)
- LRC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/