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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova FIU UNF Florida| Jacksonville University | The University of Tampa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | UT | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 10,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #499 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | ut.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | UT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $30,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $30,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $34,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $14,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | UT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 40,286 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 10,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 26.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1070/1240 | ||
| 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 |
JU | UT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | UT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $25,557 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $264 |
Diversity |
JU | UT | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 8% |
Students |
JU | UT | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 74% | ||
Campus |
JU | UT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tampa is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. UT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or UT?
- Jacksonville University is 44.9% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at JU than The University of Tampa ($43,520.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than UT ($26,943 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 31.5% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($12,160 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 127.9% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($31,988 vs. $14,034)
JU vs. UT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or UT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UT (3.5)
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than UT (26.3%)
JU vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or UT? 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 UT and JU.
- The graduation rate at UT is higher than Jacksonville University (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $3,000 more per year than UT graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $51,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $2,936 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($22,621 vs. $25,557)
- JU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($233 vs. $264)
- More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/