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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 | 1,378 | 1,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #739 | ||
| 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) | $38,400 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,400 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,016 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,091 | $29,481 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,274 | $26,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 4,677 | ||
| Admitted | 1,588 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1191 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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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 | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| 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 | 53% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 68% | ||
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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (1,378 students vs. 1,128 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 3.6% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $38,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Averett University ($39,792.00 vs. $38,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($24,091 vs. $29,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 20.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($13,016 vs. $15,644)
- 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 Averett University students is 3% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($27,274 vs. $26,471)
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 (75.3%) than AU (47.8%)
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/