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Overview |
VSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,190 | 1,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,038 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,966 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,184 | $29,481 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,300 | $26,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,577 | 4,677 | ||
| Admitted | 9,424 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
VSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $278 |
Diversity |
VSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 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 |
VSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 68% | ||
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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (5,190 students vs. 1,128 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 618.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.5% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Virginia State University ($39,792.00 vs. $17,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($16,184 vs. $29,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 20.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($12,966 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 115.2% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($26,471 vs. $12,300)
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 (89.1%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (75.3%)
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 Virginia State University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $3,400 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $36,700)
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($26,900 vs. $29,500)
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($278 vs. $305)
- 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. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/