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Overview |
University of Charleston | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Charleston, WV | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,758 | 1,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #698 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucwv.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Charleston | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,342 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,342 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,162 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,100 | $29,481 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,439 | $26,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Charleston | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,635 | 4,677 | ||
| Admitted | 1,055 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Charleston | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Charleston | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $278 |
Diversity |
University of Charleston | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 5% |
Students |
University of Charleston | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University of Charleston | 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,128 students)
University of Charleston vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Charleston or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 23% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than University of Charleston ($39,792.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($21,100 vs. $29,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 40.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($11,162 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than University of Charleston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 12.9% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($26,471 vs. $23,439)
University of Charleston vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Charleston 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 University of Charleston .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
University of Charleston vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Charleston 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 University of Charleston.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $5,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,100)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,900)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($211 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/