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Overview |
Johnson University | BC | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 939 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,664 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,012 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Johnson University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 443 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1175 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Johnson University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
Johnson University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Johnson University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Johnson University | BC | ||
| 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
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 939 students)
Johnson University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 123.2% more expensive to attend than Johnson University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at BC than Johnson University ($38,800.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Johnson University ($19,332 vs. $21,012)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 59.6% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($8,664 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Johnson University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 262.3% larger than aid received Johnson University ($34,142 vs. $9,423)
Johnson University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Johnson University .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 1 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Johnson University (3.52)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
Johnson University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson University or BC? 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 BC and Johnson University.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Johnson University (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $5,620 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($21,380 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/