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JCSU Greensboro College Ferrum College North Carolina Wesleyan College Aurora University Old Dominion Longwood University| Averett University | Johnson & Wales University Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,640 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,640 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,781 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,246 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,324 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,767 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | 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 | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
AU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
AU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 66% | ||
Campus |
AU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (1,363 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 0.7% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Averett University ($37,896.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($23,781 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 31% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($11,360 vs. $14,876)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Averett University as Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 6.9% larger than aid received Averett University ($28,061 vs. $26,246)
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 .
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
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 Averett University (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $40,100)
- Averett University students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- AU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans 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/