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Overview |
RU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Radford, VA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,718 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | radford.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
RU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,156 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,567 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,733 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
RU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,442 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 10,680 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 890/1122 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
RU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $278 |
Diversity |
RU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
RU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 66% | ||
Campus |
RU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,140 students)
RU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RU or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 364.6% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.2% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Radford University ($37,896.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($17,105 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 40.8% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($10,567 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 188.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($28,061 vs. $9,733)
RU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RU 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 RU .
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
RU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RU 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 RU.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,100)
- Radford University students graduate with a $3,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,900)
- RU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/