Stillman College vs Johnson C Smith University (JCSU)

Stillman College and Johnson C Smith University, both esteemed historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), offer unique educational experiences. Stillman College, nestled in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, boasts a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. Johnson C Smith University, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, offers a more diverse student body and a wider range of academic programs. While Stillman College has a higher acceptance rate, Johnson C Smith University boasts a higher graduation rate. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, student demographics, and financial aid opportunities, to determine which institution best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Johnson C Smith University	Stillman College
Overview
Location	Charlotte, North Carolina	Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
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%	64.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation		Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	44.5%	75.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $40	$20
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	1,190
Total number of admissions given out	1,173	902
Admitted students who chose to enroll	245	134
Yield rate	20.9%	14.9%
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	$35,194	$28,052
Average net price	$14,000	$14,760
Tuition	$16,174	$9,548
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,086 Meal plan: $3,014	Room/dormitory: $5,984 Meal plan: $4,070
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $12,442	98.0% Average amount $9,312
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $6,091	71.0% Average amount $6,512
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $14,950	2.0% Average amount $14,324

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,122 Men 42.5% Women 57.5%	728 Men 44.0% Women 56.0%
Graduate students	44 Men 18.2% Women 81.8%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	49.4%	N/A
International students	0.4%	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	1,179	416
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 Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	14:1
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%	14.7%
Dropout rate	45.4%	75.0%
Transferred out	10.2%	9.5%
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	Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,320 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,884 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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