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Overview |
Virginia Union University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,860 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vuu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Union University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,530 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,530 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,286 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,057 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,597 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Virginia Union University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,386 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 813/990 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Virginia Union University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Union University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,750 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | $278 |
Diversity |
Virginia Union University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Virginia Union University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Union University | 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 Union University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,140 students)
Virginia Union University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Union University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 259.9% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259.9% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Virginia Union University ($37,896.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($21,057 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 60.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($9,286 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 226.4% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($28,061 vs. $8,597)
Virginia Union University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Union University 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 Virginia Union University .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
Virginia Union University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Union University 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 Virginia Union University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Virginia Union University (49% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $6,800 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $33,300)
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students graduate with a $6,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $33,750)
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($278 vs. $348)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/