Johnson C Smith University (JCSU) vs Le Moyne-Owen College

Johnson C Smith University and Le Moyne-Owen College, both historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), offer unique educational experiences for students seeking a transformative learning environment. While they share a commitment to academic excellence and fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community, there are some key differences between the two institutions. Johnson C Smith University, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a larger student body, while Le Moyne-Owen College, situated in Memphis, Tennessee, has a smaller student population and a higher graduation rate. Both institutions offer a range of popular majors, including business, education, and nursing, but they also have distinct strengths in specific fields. To help you make an informed decision about your higher education journey, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into the details of each university, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Johnson C Smith University	Le Moyne-Owen College
Overview
Location	Charlotte, North Carolina	Memphis, Tennessee
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	57.0%	53.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation		Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	44.5%	97.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $40	$25
SAT range	N/A	898 - 1093
ACT range	N/A	13 - 17
Students submitting SAT score		11.0%
Students submitting ACT score		79.0%
Total number of applicants	2,634	283
Total number of admissions given out	1,173	277
Admitted students who chose to enroll	245	76
Yield rate	20.9%	27.4%
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	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$35,194	$22,226
Average net price	$14,000	$6,003
Tuition	$16,174	$10,776
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,086 Meal plan: $3,014	Room/dormitory: $3,600 Meal plan: $2,500
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $12,442	100.0% Average amount $11,209
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $6,091	73.0% Average amount $6,470
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $14,950	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,122 Men 42.5% Women 57.5%	613 Men 35.1% Women 64.9%
Graduate students	44 Men 18.2% Women 81.8%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	49.4%	26.4%
International students	0.4%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,179	384
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	North Carolina South Carolina Maryland New York Connecticut	Tennessee Alabama Texas Georgia Arkansas

Academics
Popular study areas	Public Administration and Social Service Business Multidisciplinary Studies Social Sciences Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Multidisciplinary Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	39.0%	18.3%
Dropout rate	45.4%	78.3%
Transferred out	10.2%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	N/A

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