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ECU UNC Charlotte UNCW NC State ASU NCAT UNC Chapel Hill WCU WSSU University of North Carolina at Asheville Guilford College Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte| Johnson C Smith University | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | UNCG | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 82% |
Admission |
JCSU | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 1110/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
JCSU | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $235 |
Diversity |
JCSU | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
JCSU | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or UNCG?
- Johnson C Smith University is 295.2% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at UNCG than Johnson C Smith University ($19,581.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than JCSU ($10,979 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 39.8% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($7,100 vs. $9,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 56.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($12,911 vs. $8,257)
JCSU vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 239 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 1.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or UNCG? 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 UNCG and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Johnson C Smith University (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn on average $8,800 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $30,300)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $9,313 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($22,737 vs. $32,050)
- UNCG graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($235 vs. $331)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/