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CofC JCSU PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD| Charleston Southern University | Johnson & Wales University Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
CSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
CSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 66% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,140 students)
CSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 28.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Charleston Southern University ($37,896.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($17,536 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 32.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($11,250 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 6.2% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($28,061 vs. $26,417)
CSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
CSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Charleston Southern University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,800)
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/