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Overview |
OC Comets | JCSU | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
OC Comets | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 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 |
OC Comets | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $331 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
OC Comets | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 41% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or JCSU?
- Olivet College is 81.2% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.2% higher at OC Comets than Johnson C Smith University ($31,664.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than OC Comets ($20,045 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 58.3% lower than costs at Olivet College ($7,100 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 80.9% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($23,361 vs. $12,911)
OC Comets vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at Olivet College (931) is 135 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming OC Comets students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at JCSU (17)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than JCSU (25.3%)
OC Comets vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Johnson C Smith University (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $9,000 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $30,300)
- Olivet College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- OC Comets graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/