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Overview |
San Jose Christian College | AMU | ||
| Location | Rocklin, CA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,484 | 1,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jessup.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose Christian College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $26,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $26,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,249 | $14,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,171 | $23,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,059 | $19,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
San Jose Christian College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 699 | 2,448 | ||
| Admitted | 537 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
San Jose Christian College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose Christian College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $231 |
Diversity |
San Jose Christian College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
San Jose Christian College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 66% | ||
Campus |
San Jose Christian College | AMU | ||
| 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
- William Jessup University is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (1,484 students vs. 1,335 students)
San Jose Christian College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose Christian College or AMU?
- William Jessup University is 33.7% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at San Jose Christian College than Ave Maria University ($36,000.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than San Jose Christian College ($23,515 vs. $28,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jessup University are 6.6% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($13,249 vs. $14,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than William Jessup University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jessup University students is 25.5% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($25,059 vs. $19,967)
San Jose Christian College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose Christian College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or San Jose Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 86 points higher than at San Jose Christian College (1012)
- Incoming AMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at San Jose Christian College (22)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at San Jose Christian College (3.33)
- San Jose Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than AMU (44.8%)
San Jose Christian College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose Christian College or AMU? 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 AMU and San Jose Christian College.
- The graduation rate at San Jose Christian College is higher than Ave Maria University (54% vs. 41%)
- William Jessup University students graduate with a $928 lower median federal student loan debt than AMU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,428)
- San Jose Christian College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than AMU graduates. ($222 vs. $231)
- More San Jose Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/