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Overview |
ECSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 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 |
ECSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $278 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 66% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,140 students)
ECSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 3,689.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 657.9% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Elizabeth City State University ($37,896.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($4,120 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 70.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($8,727 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 216.1% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($28,061 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
ECSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Elizabeth City State University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $9,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $775 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($26,125 vs. $26,900)
- ECSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($270 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/