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Overview |
JCU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #564 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
JCU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $278 |
Diversity |
JCU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
JCU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 10% | ||
Campus |
JCU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,043 students)
JCU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- John Carroll University is 233% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at JCU than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($45,490.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than JCU ($17,545 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 15% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,480 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 172.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($30,415 vs. $11,150)
JCU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 105 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (3.57)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $400 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $57,600)
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students graduate with a $30 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,909 vs. $26,939)
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown and JCU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($278 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/