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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University JCSU Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke| Fayetteville State University | Johnson & Wales University Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $278 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | 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
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,140 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 3,689.6% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 657.9% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Fayetteville State University ($37,896.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($6,355 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 57.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($9,440 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 179.2% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($28,061 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University 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 Fayetteville State University .
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University 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 Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Fayetteville State University (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $7,600 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,739 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($22,161 vs. $26,900)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($229 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/