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Overview |
JCU | TCU | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
JCU | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
JCU | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $222 |
Diversity |
JCU | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
JCU | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 52% | ||
Campus |
JCU | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 18.5% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at TCU than John Carroll University ($53,890.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than TCU ($30,496 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 8% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($13,200 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 8.4% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($30,415 vs. $28,048)
JCU vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 93 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming TCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than TCU (56.1%)
JCU vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or TCU? 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 TCU and JCU.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than John Carroll University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates of John Carroll University and TCU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($57,600 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,939)
- TCU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/