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Overview |
CU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #803 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cumberland.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,137 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,415 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1122 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $278 |
Diversity |
CU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 5% |
Students |
CU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 66% | ||
Campus |
CU | 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,140 students)
CU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 50.4% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Cumberland University ($37,896.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($18,528 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 65.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($8,990 vs. $14,876)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University as Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 26.7% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($28,061 vs. $22,145)
CU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU 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 CU .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than CU (66.2%)
CU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU 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 CU.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Cumberland University (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $200 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $5,171 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($21,729 vs. $26,900)
- CU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($224 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/