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Overview |
NCAT | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NCAT | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $278 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
NCAT | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 66% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,140 students)
NCAT vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 970.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.3% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than North Carolina A & T State University ($37,896.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($9,189 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 62.1% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($9,179 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 178.3% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($28,061 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $2,000 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $38,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students graduate with a $2,100 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($26,900 vs. $29,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($278 vs. $299)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/