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Overview |
WKU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
WKU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 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 |
WKU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $278 |
Diversity |
WKU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
WKU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 66% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 1,140 students)
WKU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 241% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Western Kentucky University ($37,896.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($12,625 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 34.4% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($11,072 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 173.5% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($28,061 vs. $10,260)
WKU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU 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 WKU .
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
WKU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU 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 WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $3,000 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,900)
- WKU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($250 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/