Johnson C Smith University (JCSU) vs Fort Valley State University (FVSU)

Johnson C Smith University and Fort Valley State University, both historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), offer unique educational experiences for students seeking a diverse and enriching academic environment. While they share commonalities as HBCUs, they also have distinct characteristics that set them apart. This side-by-side comparison delves into the key differences between these two institutions, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Whether you're a prospective student seeking a close-knit community or a vibrant campus life, this comprehensive analysis will help you identify the institution that best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Fort Valley State University	Johnson C Smith University
Overview
Location	Fort Valley, Georgia	Charlotte, North Carolina
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	57.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	72.3%	44.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $20 Graduate: $20	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $40
SAT range	810 - 950	N/A
ACT range	16 - 19	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	25.0%
Students submitting ACT score	26.0%
Total number of applicants	5,403	2,634
Total number of admissions given out	3,904	1,173
Admitted students who chose to enroll	756	245
Yield rate	19.4%	20.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $15,832 Out of state: $26,554	$35,194
Average net price	$13,093	$14,000
Tuition	In state: $4,064 Out of state: $14,786	$16,174
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,722 Meal plan: $3,650	Room/dormitory: $4,086 Meal plan: $3,014
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	95.0% Average amount $8,343	98.0% Average amount $12,442
Students receiving federal student loan	75.0% Average amount $6,166	67.0% Average amount $6,091
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $6,811	1.0% Average amount $14,950

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,666 Men 37.0% Women 63.0%	1,122 Men 42.5% Women 57.5%
Graduate students	257 Men 24.5% Women 75.5%	44 Men 18.2% Women 81.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	12.0%	49.4%
International students	0.6%	0.4%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,403	1,179
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Georgia Florida Alabama South Carolina California	North Carolina South Carolina Maryland New York Connecticut

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Agriculture Psychology Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Public Administration and Social Service Business Multidisciplinary Studies Social Sciences Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	21:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	44.9%	39.0%
Dropout rate	24.4%	45.4%
Transferred out	29.0%	10.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $50,458 Public Health (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,291 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $39,883 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $28,404 Year 2: $36,608 Year 3: $38,390 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $37,191 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,096 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $35,727 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,563 Year 2: $30,554 Year 3: $33,938 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,919 Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $33,366 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,519 Year 2: $27,995 Year 3: $31,943 Journalism (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,687 Year 3: $27,475 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $23,649 Year 3: $24,351	Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,687 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $43,036 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,741 Year 3: $39,905 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,981 Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: $36,337 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,622 Year 2: $30,277 Year 3: $33,945 Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,747 Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: $31,773 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,337 Year 2: $22,192 Year 3: $30,124 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,770 Year 2: $18,315 Year 3: $25,552 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,878 Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $24,567 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: N/A

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