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Overview |
ETSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,586 | 1,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,950 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,790 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,270 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,033 | $29,481 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,228 | $26,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
ETSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,903 | 4,677 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 |
ETSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $278 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
ETSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 68% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (13,586 students vs. 1,128 students)
ETSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 400.5% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $7,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.5% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than East Tennessee State University ($39,792.00 vs. $11,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($16,033 vs. $29,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 52.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($10,270 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 186.9% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($26,471 vs. $9,228)
ETSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU 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 ETSU .
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (75.3%)
ETSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU 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 ETSU.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than East Tennessee State University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $100 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,900)
- ETSU graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($211 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/