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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,353 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,163 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,962 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $278 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (1,203 students vs. 1,140 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Ann Arbor for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Concordia University Ann Arbor ($37,896.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Ann Arbor than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($26,353 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Ann Arbor are 22.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($12,160 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Concordia University Ann Arbor (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 32.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Ann Arbor ($28,061 vs. $21,163)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (70.2%)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $1,100 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $2,975 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($23,925 vs. $26,900)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($247 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/