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Overview |
Taylor University | JCU | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Taylor University | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $278 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Taylor University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Taylor University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,221 students)
Taylor University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at JCU than Taylor University ($45,490.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than JCU ($27,366 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 19.4% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,058 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 30.5% larger than aid received Taylor University ($30,415 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 64 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Taylor University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than John Carroll University (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $2,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,939)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($248 vs. $278)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/