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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU JCSU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| Valdosta State University | Johnson & Wales University Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 890/1122 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
VSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
VSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 66% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,140 students)
VSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 767% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.7% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Valdosta State University ($37,896.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($12,836 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 66.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($8,922 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 184.2% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($28,061 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU 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 VSU .
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
VSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Valdosta State University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $40,100)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- VSU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/