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Overview |
JCU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
JCU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 980/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JCU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $274 |
Diversity |
JCU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
JCU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 77% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,903 students)
JCU vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Southern Adventist University?
- John Carroll University is 98% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at JCU than Southern Adventist University ($45,490.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than JCU ($24,332 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 58.5% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($8,330 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 117.2% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($30,415 vs. $14,000)
JCU vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or JCU .
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
JCU vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Southern Adventist University (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,939)
- Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/