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Overview |
Tennessee State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,198 | 1,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,320 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,036 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,120 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,231 | $29,481 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,589 | $26,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,890 | 4,677 | ||
| Admitted | 11,940 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6%Open | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8%Open | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Tennessee State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $278 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 1,128 students)
Tennessee State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 443.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.2% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Tennessee State University ($39,792.00 vs. $21,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($9,231 vs. $29,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 54.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($10,120 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 69.8% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($26,471 vs. $15,589)
Tennessee State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University 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 Tennessee State University .
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (75.3%)
Tennessee State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University 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 Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Tennessee State University (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $1,700 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $38,400)
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students graduate with a $1,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $28,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($278 vs. $289)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/