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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Vanguard University of Southern California Florida California Baptist University Jacksonville State University| La Sierra University | Jacksonville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
La Sierra University | JU | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 3,837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | #476 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasierra.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Sierra University | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,912 | $43,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,912 | $43,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,325 | $15,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,076 | $26,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,867 | $31,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
La Sierra University | JU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | 9,119 | ||
| Admitted | 1,725 | 5,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 |
La Sierra University | JU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Sierra University | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $233 |
Diversity |
La Sierra University | JU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 19% |
Students |
La Sierra University | JU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 48% | ||
Campus |
La Sierra University | JU | ||
| 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 1,614 students)
La Sierra University vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Sierra University or JU?
- Jacksonville University is 28.3% more expensive to attend than La Sierra University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at JU than La Sierra University ($43,520.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Sierra University than JU ($25,076 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 41.2% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($11,325 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 46.3% larger than aid received La Sierra University ($31,988 vs. $21,867)
La Sierra University vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra University or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or La Sierra University .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at La Sierra University (3.54)
- La Sierra University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than JU (57.7%)
La Sierra University vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Sierra University or JU? 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 JU and La Sierra University.
- The graduation rate at JU is higher than La Sierra University (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $2,900 more per year than La Sierra University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $51,900)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $7,379 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $30,000)
- JU graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($233 vs. $310)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/