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Overview |
JCSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 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 |
JCSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $278 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
JCSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 66% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,140 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 116.9% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.9% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Johnson C Smith University ($37,896.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($20,045 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 109.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($7,100 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 117.3% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($28,061 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU 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 JCSU .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Johnson C Smith University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $9,800 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $30,300)
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students graduate with a $5,150 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($26,900 vs. $32,050)
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($278 vs. $331)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/