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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 AU CAU Lees-McRae College| Johnson C Smith University | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | SWU | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 42% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | SWU | ||
| 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
- Southern Wesleyan University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,175 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or SWU?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 51.8% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at SWU than Johnson C Smith University ($26,520.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than JCSU ($17,639 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 35.9% lower than costs at Southern Wesleyan University ($7,100 vs. $9,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 52.1% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($19,636 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or JCSU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 1.52 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (51.2%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or SWU? 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 SWU and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at SWU is higher than Johnson C Smith University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $14,500 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $30,300)
- Southern Wesleyan University students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- SWU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/