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Overview |
Wooster | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wooster | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wooster | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Wooster | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Wooster | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 1,140 students)
Wooster vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- The College of Wooster is 50.5% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Wooster than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($57,050.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($28,976 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 10.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($13,500 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 50.8% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($42,315 vs. $28,061)
Wooster vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster 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 Wooster .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Wooster vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster 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 Wooster.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (75% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $11,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $40,100)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,900)
- Wooster graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/