AU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

Comparable Facts

Compare Averett University in Danville, VA with Johnson & Wales University Charlotte in Charlotte, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Averett University is larger than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (1,476 students vs. 1,184 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Averett University is located in Danville, VA (Small City setting); Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is in Charlotte, NC (Large City setting).
• Averett University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Averett University 16:1; Johnson & Wales University Charlotte 14:1.

AU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, AU or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($23,471 vs. $28,084).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 1.8% lower than at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($14,530 vs. $14,800).
• Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 10% more expensive for in-state tuition than AU (about $3,869 more per year; $42,419.00 vs. $38,550.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 10% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than at Averett University (about $3,869 more per year; $42,419.00 vs. $38,550.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than at Averett University (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 0.1% larger than aid received by Averett University students ($30,033 vs. $29,998).

AU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, AU or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and AU.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Averett University (1030) is 20 points higher than at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (1010).
• Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (21 vs. 19 at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Averett University 926/1143; Johnson & Wales University Charlotte 880/1130.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Averett University 15/28; Johnson & Wales University Charlotte 16/23.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: AU - Test optional; Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte - Test optional.
• Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than AU (56.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.1% at AU vs. 13.7% at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte.

AU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for AU and Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Johnson & Wales University Charlotte's six-year graduation rate (49%) is higher than Averett University's (41%).
• Graduates from Averett University earn a median of about $8,300 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates about ten years after starting college ($48,400 vs. $40,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Averett University graduates have a $1,900 lower median loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates ($25,000 vs. $26,900).
• Among borrowers, AU graduates have an estimated $20 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates ($258 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. 51%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.