Johnson C Smith University (JCSU) vs Saint Augustine's University

Johnson C Smith University and Saint Augustine's University, both esteemed historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in North Carolina, offer unique educational experiences. Johnson C Smith University, located in Charlotte, boasts a higher acceptance rate (68%) compared to Saint Augustine's University's (59%). While both institutions offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, Johnson C Smith University excels in business, management, marketing, and related support services, while Saint Augustine's University is renowned for its strong programs in education, biological and biomedical sciences, and psychology. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional program offerings, to determine which university best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Johnson C Smith University	Saint Augustine's University
Overview
Location	Charlotte, North Carolina	Raleigh, North Carolina
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 and Graduate
Students retention rate	57.0%	77.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation		Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	44.5%	74.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $40
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	2,634	5,633
Total number of admissions given out	1,173	4,211
Admitted students who chose to enroll	245	818
Yield rate	20.9%	19.4%
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	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$35,194	$32,118
Average net price	$14,000	$18,158
Tuition	$16,174	$10,968
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,086 Meal plan: $3,014	$8,942
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $12,442	93.0% Average amount $12,779
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $6,091	80.0% Average amount $8,194
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%	1,239 Men 56.6% Women 43.4%
Graduate students	44 Men 18.2% Women 81.8%	22 Men 40.9% Women 59.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	N/A
Out-of-state students	49.4%	N/A
International students	0.4%	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,179	1,026
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	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Public Administration and Social Service Business Multidisciplinary Studies Social Sciences Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Law Enforcement and Firefighting Health Professions Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	12:1
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%	22.1%
Dropout rate	45.4%	75.5%
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	Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,221 Year 2: $25,774 Year 3: $33,640 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,400 Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: $28,656 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $21,868 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,396 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A

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