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Overview |
GS | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 890/1122 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $278 |
Diversity |
GS | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
GS | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 66% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 1,140 students)
GS vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 767% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.7% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Georgia Southern University ($37,896.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($15,352 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 44.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($10,316 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 218.7% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($28,061 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS 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 GS .
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
GS vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Georgia Southern University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,100)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $3,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,900)
- GS graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS 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/