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Overview |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Olathe, KS | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnu.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,082 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,082 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,848 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,787 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,103 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 737 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $331 |
Diversity |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 9% |
Students |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 41% | ||
Campus |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | JCSU | ||
| 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
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 1,093 students)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or JCSU?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 95% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Johnson C Smith University ($34,082.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($20,045 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 38.7% lower than costs at MidAmerica Nazarene University ($7,100 vs. $9,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Johnson C Smith University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 76.3% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($22,757 vs. $12,911)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or MidAmerica Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015) is 219 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming MidAmerica Nazarene University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman MidAmerica Nazarene University students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than JCSU (25.3%)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at MidAmerica Nazarene University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $17,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $30,300)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $13,300 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $32,050)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($193 vs. $331)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/