Athens State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

Comparable Facts

Compare Athens State University in Athens, AL with Johnson & Wales University Charlotte in Charlotte, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Athens State University is larger than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (2,986 students vs. 1,184 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Athens State University is located in Athens, AL (Town Fringe setting); Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is in Charlotte, NC (Large City setting).
• Athens State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Athens State University 14:1; Johnson & Wales University Charlotte 14:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Athens State University ($42,419 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than at Athens State University (100% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Athens State University, test optional at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Athens State University graduates have a $8,366 lower median loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates ($18,534 vs. $26,900).
• Among borrowers, Athens State University graduates have an estimated $87 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates ($191 vs. $278).
• More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Athens State University students, three years after graduation (66% vs. 49%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.