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Overview |
CNU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
CNU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CNU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
CNU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
CNU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 66% | ||
Campus |
CNU | 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,140 students)
CNU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 304.2% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Christopher Newport University ($37,896.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($23,287 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 24.1% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($11,990 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 249.8% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($28,061 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU 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 CNU .
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
CNU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU 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 CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $40,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- CNU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/