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Overview |
JCU | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
JCU | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
JCU | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $218 |
Diversity |
JCU | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
JCU | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 75% | ||
Campus |
JCU | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 32.6% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at University of Richmond than John Carroll University ($60,330.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than JCU ($29,248 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 12.7% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($13,200 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than University of Richmond (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 52.5% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($46,385 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or JCU .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 210 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
JCU vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or University of Richmond? 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 Richmond and JCU.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than John Carroll University (83% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $16,300 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $57,600)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $5,791 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($21,148 vs. $26,939)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($218 vs. $278)
- More University of Richmond 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/