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GS Georgia State JCSU University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern| Columbus State University | Johnson & Wales University Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Columbus State | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,140 students)
Columbus State vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 767% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.7% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Columbus State University ($37,896.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($12,902 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 23.1% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($12,080 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 206.8% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($28,061 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State 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 Columbus State .
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
Columbus State vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Columbus State University (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $2,700 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,900)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/