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JCSU AUM Freed-Hardeman University TROY Huntingdon College| Faulkner University | Johnson & Wales University Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Faulkner | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $278 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Faulkner | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | 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
- Faulkner University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 1,140 students)
Faulkner vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 72.8% more expensive to attend than Faulkner for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Faulkner University ($37,896.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faulkner University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($20,050 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 85.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($8,020 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Faulkner University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 72.8% larger than aid received Faulkner University ($28,061 vs. $16,238)
Faulkner vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner 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 Faulkner .
- Faulkner has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
Faulkner vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner 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 Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Faulkner University (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $40,100)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $5,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($21,750 vs. $26,900)
- Faulkner 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 Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/