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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 CAU Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| Johnson C Smith University | Heritage University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Heritage University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Toppenish, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | heritage.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Heritage University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $19,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $19,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $16,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $7,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $17,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Heritage University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | - | ||
| Admitted | 583 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
JCSU | Heritage University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Heritage University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $258 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Heritage University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 63% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
JCSU | Heritage University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 0% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Heritage University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Heritage University based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 853 students)
JCSU vs. Heritage University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Heritage University?
- Heritage University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($19,500.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Heritage University than Johnson C Smith University ($19,500.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage University than JCSU ($7,841 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 132.6% lower than costs at Heritage University ($7,100 vs. $16,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heritage University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heritage University students is 38.9% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($17,929 vs. $12,911)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Heritage University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heritage University or JCSU .
- Accepted freshman Heritage University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.02) than students at JCSU (2.48)
JCSU vs. Heritage University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Heritage University? 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 Heritage University and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Heritage University (37% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Heritage University earn on average $3,700 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($34,000 vs. $30,300)
- Heritage University students graduate with a $7,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,050)
- Heritage University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($258 vs. $331)
- More Heritage University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/