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Overview |
Spelman | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
Spelman | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1000/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Spelman | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Johnson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spelman College is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 939 students)
Spelman vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Johnson University?
- Spelman College is 48.9% more expensive to attend than Johnson University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Spelman than Johnson University ($25,880.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University than Spelman ($21,012 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 80.8% lower than costs at Spelman College ($8,664 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spelman College than Johnson University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spelman College students is 12.8% larger than aid received Johnson University ($10,629 vs. $9,423)
Spelman vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 20 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Spelman students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Johnson University (3.52)
- Johnson University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Johnson University (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $20,200 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $5,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($21,380 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/