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Overview |
Johnson University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 950 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1003 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,428 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,428 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,278 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,713 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,797 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
Johnson University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 610 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 328 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.8% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | 830/1073 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Johnson University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $240 |
Diversity |
Johnson University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Johnson University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Johnson University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (3,458 students vs. 950 students)
Johnson University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson University or WVSU?
- Johnson University is 116.2% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($18,428.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Johnson University than West Virginia State University ($18,428.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Johnson University ($10,878 vs. $20,713)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 39.4% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,278 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University than West Virginia State University (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson University students is 13.2% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($9,797 vs. $8,657)
Johnson University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Johnson University .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 108 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Johnson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Johnson University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Johnson University (53.8%)
Johnson University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Johnson University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than West Virginia State University (54% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $1,870 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($21,380 vs. $23,250)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($221 vs. $240)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/