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Campbell University Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University BAC CSU ASU Clemson Queens WCU Lee University UofSC Cedarville University| Gardner Webb University | Johnson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
GWU | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1000/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GWU | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
GWU | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
GWU | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 43% | ||
Campus |
GWU | Johnson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 939 students)
GWU vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Johnson University?
- Gardner Webb University is 79.6% more expensive to attend than Johnson University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.6% higher at GWU than Johnson University ($31,220.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University than GWU ($21,012 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 24.3% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($8,664 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Johnson University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 156.1% larger than aid received Johnson University ($24,130 vs. $9,423)
GWU vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 58 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Johnson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Johnson University (3.52)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
GWU vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU or Johnson University? 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 University and GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Johnson University (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $3,589 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($21,380 vs. $24,969)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/