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Overview |
Taylor University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Taylor University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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 |
Taylor University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $331 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Taylor University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | 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
- Taylor University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 1,093 students)
Taylor University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or JCSU?
- Taylor University is 112.8% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.8% higher at Taylor University than Johnson C Smith University ($37,176.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Taylor University ($20,045 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 55.7% lower than costs at Taylor University ($7,100 vs. $11,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than Johnson C Smith University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 80.5% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($23,303 vs. $12,911)
Taylor University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 395 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 1.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Taylor University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (80% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Taylor University earn on average $11,000 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $30,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $8,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $32,050)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($248 vs. $331)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/