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Overview |
Eastern | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $278 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,140 students)
Eastern vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 297.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.2% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Eastern Kentucky University ($37,896.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($10,806 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 43.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($10,360 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 165.2% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($28,061 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $2,200 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,205 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($23,695 vs. $26,900)
- Eastern graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($245 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/