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Overview |
Rust College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Holly Springs, MS | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 755 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rustcollege.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rust College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,900 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,900 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,200 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,549 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Rust College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.66 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | 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 |
Rust College | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rust College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,837 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $331 |
Diversity |
Rust College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Rust College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Rust College | 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 755 students)
Rust College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rust College or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 76.5% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at JCSU than Rust College ($17,474.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than JCSU ($8,151 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 36.5% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($5,200 vs. $7,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rust College than Johnson C Smith University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 51% larger than aid received Rust College ($12,911 vs. $8,549)
Rust College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rust College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Rust College .
- The average SAT score at Johnson C Smith University (796) is 16 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming JCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (17) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman Rust College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (2.66) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Rust College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Rust College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rust College 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 Rust College.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Rust College (37% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $25,100)
- Rust College students graduate with a $4,213 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,837 vs. $32,050)
- Rust College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($287 vs. $331)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/