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Overview |
West Virginia University Tech | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Montgomery, WV | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,481 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wvutech.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Virginia University Tech | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,848 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,584 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,676 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,529 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
West Virginia University Tech | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 830 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 536 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.6% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
West Virginia University Tech | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Virginia University Tech | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,001 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $278 |
Diversity |
West Virginia University Tech | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
West Virginia University Tech | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 66% | ||
Campus |
West Virginia University Tech | 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
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 1,140 students)
West Virginia University Tech vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Virginia University Tech or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 382.9% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.5% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($37,896.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($9,529 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 27.4% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($11,676 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 217.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($28,061 vs. $8,830)
West Virginia University Tech vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Virginia University Tech 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 West Virginia University Tech .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
West Virginia University Tech vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Virginia University Tech 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 West Virginia University Tech.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (49% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $10,500 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,100)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,900)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($248 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/