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Marshall University JMU ECU Penn State Xavier TU Ohio University WCU Kent State WVSU Kentucky Old Dominion| John Carroll University | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCU | WVU | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
JCU | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $248 |
Diversity |
JCU | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
JCU | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 57% | ||
Campus |
JCU | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or WVU?
- John Carroll University is 386% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at JCU than West Virginia University ($45,490.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than JCU ($12,202 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 13.6% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,618 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 160.3% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($30,415 vs. $11,685)
JCU vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 49 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or WVU? 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 WVU and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than West Virginia University (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $7,000 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,938 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,939)
- WVU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($248 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/