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Overview |
AAMU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
AAMU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 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 |
AAMU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $278 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
AAMU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 66% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 1,140 students)
AAMU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 340.1% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.1% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Alabama A & M University ($37,896.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($14,600 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 56.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($9,520 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Alabama A & M University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 178.8% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($28,061 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU 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 AAMU .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Alabama A & M University (49% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $5,800 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $34,300)
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students graduate with a $8,100 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($26,900 vs. $35,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($278 vs. $361)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/