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Overview |
JCU | SU | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
JCU | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
JCU | SU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
JCU | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 48% | ||
Campus |
JCU | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or SU?
- John Carroll University is 34.6% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at JCU than Shenandoah University ($45,490.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than JCU ($26,143 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 17.5% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,230 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 29.6% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($30,415 vs. $23,467)
JCU vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 122 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than SU (80.4%)
JCU vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or SU? 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 SU and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Shenandoah University (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $9,300 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,939)
- SU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/