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Overview |
Webster University | JCU | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,396 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | webster.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Webster University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,640 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,640 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,398 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,069 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,944 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Webster University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,768 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 2,076 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.1% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1026/1315 | 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 |
Webster University | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Webster University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Webster University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Webster University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Webster University | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Webster University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (6,396 students vs. 2,922 students)
Webster University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Webster University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 53.5% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at JCU than Webster University ($45,490.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webster University than JCU ($23,069 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webster University are 6.5% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,398 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Webster University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 45.2% larger than aid received Webster University ($30,415 vs. $20,944)
Webster University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Webster University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Webster University .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 18 points higher than at Webster University (1109)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Webster University (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Webster University (3.64)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Webster University (55.1%)
Webster University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Webster 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 Webster University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Webster University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Webster University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $46,800)
- Webster University students graduate with a $1,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,939)
- Webster University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Webster University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/