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Overview |
Johnson University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 939 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,664 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,012 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Johnson University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 443 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1175 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Johnson University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $211 |
Diversity |
Johnson University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
Johnson University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Johnson University | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 939 students)
Johnson University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson University or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 80.6% more expensive to attend than Johnson University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.6% higher at University of Charleston than Johnson University ($31,400.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University than University of Charleston ($21,012 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 17.7% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($8,664 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Johnson University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 137.9% larger than aid received Johnson University ($22,422 vs. $9,423)
Johnson University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Johnson University .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 41 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Johnson University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Johnson University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
Johnson University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Johnson University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than University of Charleston (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $14,100 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $31,100)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $880 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,380)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson University graduates. ($211 vs. $221)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/