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Westmont College Biola University USD Pepperdine San Diego State Xavier Azusa Pacific University University of Dayton Ohio State Chapman Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University| Point Loma Nazarene University | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | JCU | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PLNU | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
PLNU | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PLNU | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 34% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 2,922 students)
PLNU vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at JCU than Point Loma Nazarene University ($45,490.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than PLNU ($30,496 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 11.9% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,800 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 56.6% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($30,415 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Point Loma Nazarene University (1148) is 21 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming PLNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than PLNU (81.9%)
PLNU vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than John Carroll University (72% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $4,100 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,939)
- PLNU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/