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Overview |
TROY | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 939 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 83% |
Admission |
TROY | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 1000/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TROY | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
TROY | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
TROY | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 43% | ||
Campus |
TROY | Johnson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 939 students)
TROY vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Johnson University?
- Johnson University is 86.7% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at TROY than Johnson University ($18,624.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Johnson University ($13,187 vs. $21,012)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 14% lower than costs at Johnson University ($7,599 vs. $8,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Troy University than Johnson University (84% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson University students is 7% larger than aid received Troy University ($9,423 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 11 points higher than at Johnson University (1035)
- Incoming TROY students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Johnson University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at TROY (3.5)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
TROY vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than Troy University (54% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $3,620 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($21,380 vs. $25,000)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/