RU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

Comparable Facts

Compare Radford University in Radford, VA with Johnson & Wales University Charlotte in Charlotte, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Radford University is larger than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (7,812 students vs. 1,184 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Radford University is located in Radford, VA (Distant Town setting); Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is in Charlotte, NC (Large City setting).
• Radford University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Radford University 14:1; Johnson & Wales University Charlotte 14:1.

RU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, RU or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($16,749 vs. $28,084).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 15.5% lower than at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($12,504 vs. $14,800).
• Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 238.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than RU (about $29,871 more per year; $42,419.00 vs. $12,548.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 65.5% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than at Radford University (about $16,786 more per year; $42,419.00 vs. $25,633.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than at Radford University (100% vs. 94%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 153% larger than aid received by Radford University students ($30,033 vs. $11,870).

RU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, RU or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and RU.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Radford University (1050) is 40 points higher than at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (1010).
• Incoming RU students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (22 vs. 19 at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Radford University 940/1160; Johnson & Wales University Charlotte 880/1130.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Radford University 19/26; Johnson & Wales University Charlotte 16/23.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: RU - Test optional; Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte - Test optional.
• RU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (79.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.4% at RU vs. 13.7% at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte.

RU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for RU and Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Radford University's six-year graduation rate (56%) is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte's (49%).
• Graduates from Radford University earn a median of about $7,300 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates about ten years after starting college ($47,400 vs. $40,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Radford University graduates have a $3,900 lower median loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates ($23,000 vs. $26,900).
• Among borrowers, RU graduates have an estimated $41 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.