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Overview |
CofC | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 939 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
CofC | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1000/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CofC | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $221 |
Diversity |
CofC | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
CofC | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 43% | ||
Campus |
CofC | Johnson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 939 students)
CofC vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Johnson University?
- Johnson University is 38.9% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.3% higher at CofC than Johnson University ($35,338.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University than CofC ($21,012 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 49.9% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($8,664 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Johnson University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 0.8% larger than aid received Johnson University ($9,499 vs. $9,423)
CofC vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 106 points higher than at Johnson University (1035)
- Incoming CofC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Johnson University (3.52)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
CofC vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC or Johnson University? 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 University and CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Johnson University (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $15,100 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $120 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($21,380 vs. $21,500)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($221 vs. $222)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/