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Overview |
JCU | PLU | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
JCU | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
JCU | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $266 |
Diversity |
JCU | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
JCU | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 22% | ||
Campus |
JCU | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,633 students)
JCU vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at PLU than John Carroll University ($49,472.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than JCU ($24,825 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 11.6% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,826 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 19.8% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($36,435 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 10 points higher than at PLU (1117)
- Incoming JCU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at PLU (25)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at JCU (3.66)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or PLU? 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 PLU and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $5,300 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $52,300)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,139 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,800 vs. $26,939)
- PLU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($266 vs. $278)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/