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WVU Fairmont State Marshall University Morgan State JCSU Buffalo State College Morehead State University University of Charleston Bowie State University Salisbury University of North Carolina at Pembroke NCAT| West Virginia State University | Johnson & Wales University Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WVSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Institute, WV | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,785 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wvstateu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WVSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,122 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,810 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,214 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,684 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,482 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
WVSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,775 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 2,669 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WVSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WVSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $278 |
Diversity |
WVSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
WVSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 66% | ||
Campus |
WVSU | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,140 students)
WVSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WVSU or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 366.6% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.4% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than West Virginia State University ($37,896.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($11,684 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 21.8% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($12,214 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 195.9% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($28,061 vs. $9,482)
WVSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WVSU 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 WVSU .
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
WVSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WVSU 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 WVSU.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than West Virginia State University (49% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $7,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,900)
- WVSU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/