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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC Lee University ECU Campbell University SCAD| Charleston Southern University | Johnson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
CSU | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1000/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
CSU | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 43% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Johnson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 939 students)
CSU vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Johnson University?
- Charleston Southern University is 69.6% more expensive to attend than Johnson University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at CSU than Johnson University ($29,490.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Johnson University ($17,536 vs. $21,012)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 29.8% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($8,664 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Johnson University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 180.3% larger than aid received Johnson University ($26,417 vs. $9,423)
CSU vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 5 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Johnson University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
CSU vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Johnson University? 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 University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than Charleston Southern University (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $5,620 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($21,380 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/