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Overview |
UNCG | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCG | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $278 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
UNCG | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 66% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | 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 North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,140 students)
UNCG vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 757% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.5% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($37,896.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($10,979 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 49.9% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($9,924 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 239.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($28,061 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG 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 UNCG .
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
UNCG vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $1,000 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($22,737 vs. $26,900)
- UNCG graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($235 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/