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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| North Carolina A & T State University | Johnson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 939 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 83% |
Admission |
NCAT | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 1000/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $221 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NCAT | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 43% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 939 students)
NCAT vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Johnson University?
- Johnson University is 391.1% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Johnson University than North Carolina A & T State University ($17,384.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Johnson University ($9,189 vs. $21,012)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 5.9% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($8,664 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Johnson University (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 7% larger than aid received Johnson University ($10,082 vs. $9,423)
NCAT vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 125 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Johnson University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Johnson University (3.52)
- Johnson University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $7,620 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($21,380 vs. $29,000)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($221 vs. $299)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/