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Mooresville, NC · Charlotte, NC
| Universal Technical Institute-Mooresville | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $28,915/yr | $27,426/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $26,542/yr | $23,414/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $13,124 | $26,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $26,927/yr | $24,568/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $28,965/yr | $25,109/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $31,766/yr | $30,117/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $32,825/yr | $33,680/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $139/mo | $276/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | No data reported | $14,800/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | No data reported | $12,200/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | No data reported | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | No data reported | $1,958/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $33,485/yr | $58,022/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | No data reported | $42,419/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | No data reported | $42,419/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 49% | 52% |
| Students taking federal loans | 63% | 81% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 80% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 880–1130 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1007 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 16–23 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 14–22 · Math 15–22 |
| Admissions data from | No data reported | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | No data reported | 4,677 |
| Students accepted | No data reported | 3,521 |
| Students who enrolled | No data reported | 432 |
| Accepted students who enroll | No data reported | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 9% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 8% |
| High-school GPA | No data reported | Required |
| High-school transcript | No data reported | Required |
| Essay | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | No data reported | Required |
| Other admission tests | No data reported | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 65% | 49% |
| Freshmen who come back | 77% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $52,873/yr | $43,418/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $33,274–$74,276 | $25,436–$63,933 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 61% | 52% |
| White students graduating | No data reported | 57% |
| Black students graduating | No data reported | 46% |
| Hispanic students graduating | No data reported | 54% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 60% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $47,320/yr | $35,802/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | 69% |
| Graduate on time | 33% | 26% |
| Pell students who graduate | No data reported | 43% |
| First-gen students who finish | 62% | 56% |
| Low-income students who finish | 57% | 48% |
| Students who transfer out | 0.4% | 21% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $52,777/yr | $40,078/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Mechanic & Repair Technologies 76% · Precision Production 24% · Engineering Technologies <1% | Culinary & Personal Services 58% · Family & Consumer Sciences 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% |
| Most popular program | Mechanic & Repair Technologies — 76% of degrees | Culinary & Personal Services — 58% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Precision Production — 24% of degrees | Family & Consumer Sciences — 21% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering Technologies — <1% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | No data reported | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 3% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | No data reported | Communication & Journalism — 2% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians — $41,147/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $57,220/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 0.8% | 0% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,345 | 1,184 |
| Students per professor | 31 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Average professor pay | $6,476/mo | $10,592/mo |
| Full-time professors | No data reported | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $28,618 | $41,456 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (large) |
| Location | Mooresville, NC | Charlotte, NC |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Public or private | For-profit | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Associate degrees | Associate degrees |
| Carnegie classification | No data reported | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Branch campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 0% | 1.1% |
| Men | 92% | 35% |
| Women | 8.4% | 65% |
| White students | 48% | 34% |
| Black students | 19% | 42% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 18% | 13% |
| Asian students | 1% | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 9.7% | 3.6% |
| Other / not reported | 5.6% | 5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 55% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 0% | 2.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 15% | 3.3% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $4,783/yr | $14,543/yr |
| Endowment | No data reported | $9.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | No data reported | 698 |
| Required to live on campus | No data reported | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $10,758/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $4,644/yr |
| Meal plan offered | No | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 18 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Continuous | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | No | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | No | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No data reported | No |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 13 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 179 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $0 |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $1.9M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $1.9M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $15,444 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.