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Overview |
AU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #803 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1122 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $278 |
Diversity |
AU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
AU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 66% | ||
Campus |
AU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 1,140 students)
AU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 22.8% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Anderson University ($37,896.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($21,633 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 32.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($11,230 vs. $14,876)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 15% larger than aid received Anderson University ($28,061 vs. $24,409)
AU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or AU .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than AU (45.4%)
AU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and AU.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Anderson University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $2,600 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $38 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($26,862 vs. $26,900)
- AU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($277 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/