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Overview |
Kuyper College | JCU | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 82 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kuyper.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kuyper College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,370 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,370 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,853 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,710 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kuyper College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 28 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1170 | 1160/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Kuyper College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kuyper College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $278 |
Diversity |
Kuyper College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Kuyper College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Kuyper College | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 82 students)
Kuyper College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kuyper College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 79.3% more expensive to attend than Kuyper College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $25,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.3% higher at JCU than Kuyper College ($45,490.00 vs. $25,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kuyper College than JCU ($18,853 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 46.8% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($8,990 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kuyper College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 71.7% larger than aid received Kuyper College ($30,415 vs. $17,710)
Kuyper College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kuyper College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Kuyper College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 117 points higher than at Kuyper College (1010)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kuyper College (22)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Kuyper College (3.34)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Kuyper College (75.7%)
Kuyper College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kuyper College or JCU? 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 JCU and Kuyper College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Kuyper College (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $27,400 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $30,200)
- Kuyper College students graduate with a $3,189 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,939)
- Kuyper College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($245 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kuyper College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/