Penn State Altoona vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Penn State Altoona ranked #-1 and Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's tuition ($39,992) is more expensive than Penn State Altoona ($26,668).
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's acceptance rate (75.28%) is lower than Penn State Altoona (97.31%).
- Penn State Altoona has higher yield (12.37%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (12.27%).
- Penn State Altoona's SAT score (1,160) is higher than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (1,010).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
- Penn State Altoona (2,421 students) is larger than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (1,128 students) with more enrolled students.
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($24,614) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Altoona ($10,025).
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's graduation rate (52%) is higher than Penn State Altoona (18%).

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Public, 4 years • Altoona, PA #PA in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$15,944 In-State
$26,668 out-of-state
$26,668 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,025
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
97.31% Acceptance Rate
12.37% Yield
Enrollment
2,421 (All undergraduate)
3 Online Students
Graduation Rate
18% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
177 Faculties (full-time)
402 Staffs (full-time)
$72,318 Faculty Salary
$51,390 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,508 annual charge
-889 capacity

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Private, 4 years • Charlotte, NC #NC in North Carolina more rivalsOffered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$39,992
Financial Aid
$24,614
Test Scores
1,010 SAT
19 ACT
Admission
75.28% Acceptance Rate
12.27% Yield
Enrollment
1,128 (All undergraduate)
8 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
64% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
76 Faculties (full-time)
168 Staffs (full-time)
$85,626 Faculty Salary
$57,152 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,758 annual charge
-698 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,644 annual charge
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