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ECU ASU UNC Charlotte UNCW University of North Carolina at Asheville ETSU UNCG NC State UNC Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Pembroke BYU Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte| Johnson C Smith University | Western Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | WCU | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
JCSU | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $227 |
Diversity |
JCSU | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 18% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or WCU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 1,647.4% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.5% higher at JCSU than Western Carolina University ($17,474.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than JCSU ($13,022 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 57.4% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($7,100 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Johnson C Smith University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 185.3% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($12,911 vs. $4,526)
JCSU vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 236 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming WCU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.96 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or WCU? 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 WCU and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Johnson C Smith University (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Western Carolina University earn on average $8,800 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $30,300)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $10,040 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($22,010 vs. $32,050)
- WCU graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($227 vs. $331)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/