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Overview |
CCS | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #803 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CCS | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1122 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CCS | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
CCS | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
CCS | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 66% | ||
Campus |
CCS | 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
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 1,140 students)
CCS vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- College for Creative Studies is 26.7% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at CCS than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($48,030.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than CCS ($29,238 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 68.1% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($8,850 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 15.4% larger than aid received College for Creative Studies ($28,061 vs. $24,307)
CCS vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS 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 CCS .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS 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 CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $6,000 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/