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Overview |
UVa-Wise | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Wise, VA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uvawise.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UVa-Wise | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,040 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,419 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,919 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,923 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,299 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
UVa-Wise | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 835 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 631 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.8% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1160 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UVa-Wise | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UVa-Wise | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,827 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $278 |
Diversity |
UVa-Wise | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
UVa-Wise | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 66% | ||
Campus |
UVa-Wise | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,140 students)
UVa-Wise vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UVa-Wise or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 527.4% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($37,896.00 vs. $25,419.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($9,923 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 24.8% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($11,919 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 96.2% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($28,061 vs. $14,299)
UVa-Wise vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UVa-Wise 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 UVa-Wise .
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
UVa-Wise vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UVa-Wise 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 UVa-Wise.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $2,000 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $6,073 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($20,827 vs. $26,900)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($215 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/