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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary WVU CAU Lees-McRae College| Johnson C Smith University | Alderson Broaddus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 900/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $268 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
JCSU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 62% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 767 students)
JCSU vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Alderson Broaddus College is 78.6% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.6% higher at Alderson Broaddus College than Johnson C Smith University ($31,200.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than JCSU ($19,499 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 43.2% lower than costs at Alderson Broaddus College ($7,100 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 91% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($24,656 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Alderson Broaddus College (980) is 184 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Alderson Broaddus College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Alderson Broaddus College students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Alderson Broaddus College has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Alderson Broaddus College? 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 Alderson Broaddus College and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $15,600 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $30,300)
- Alderson Broaddus College students graduate with a $6,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,050)
- Alderson Broaddus College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($268 vs. $331)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/