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ECU CofC UofSC Clemson Winthrop University UNCW Lander University West Virginia University Tech JCSU WVU UNCG CSU| Coastal Carolina University | Johnson & Wales University Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,829 | 1,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #767 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,448 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,418 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,453 | $29,481 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,939 | $26,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,223 | 4,677 | ||
| Admitted | 14,613 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 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 |
Coastal Carolina | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $278 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | 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
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (10,829 students vs. 1,128 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 247.2% more expensive to attend than Coastal Carolina for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $11,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Coastal Carolina University ($39,792.00 vs. $29,448.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($14,453 vs. $29,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 37% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($11,418 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Coastal Carolina University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 166.3% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($26,471 vs. $9,939)
Coastal Carolina vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina .
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (75.3%)
Coastal Carolina vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Coastal Carolina University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,100)
- Coastal Carolina University students graduate with a $1,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($24,930 vs. $26,900)
- Coastal Carolina graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($257 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/