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Morganton, NC · Charlotte, NC
| Western Piedmont Community College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $6,448/yr | $27,426/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $4,471/yr | $23,414/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | No data reported | $26,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $6,147/yr | $24,568/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $7,386/yr | $25,109/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $13,421/yr | $30,117/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | No data reported | $33,680/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | No data reported | $276/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | No data reported | $14,800/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,370/yr | $12,200/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | No data reported | $1,958/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $16,642/yr | $58,022/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $2,650/yr | $42,419/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $8,794/yr | $42,419/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 45% | 52% |
| Students taking federal loans | 0% | 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 | 49% | 49% |
| Freshmen who come back | 75% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $34,195/yr | $43,418/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $17,048–$48,630 | $25,436–$63,933 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 37% | 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 | $29,913/yr | $35,802/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 44% | 69% |
| Graduate on time | 49% | 26% |
| Pell students who graduate | No data reported | 43% |
| First-gen students who finish | 23% | 56% |
| Low-income students who finish | 21% | 48% |
| Students who transfer out | 23% | 21% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $32,184/yr | $40,078/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Liberal Arts & General Studies 26% · Health Professions 20% · Engineering Technologies 10% | Culinary & Personal Services 58% · Family & Consumer Sciences 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% |
| Most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 26% of degrees | Culinary & Personal Services — 58% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 20% of degrees | Family & Consumer Sciences — 21% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering Technologies — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 8% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 3% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 2% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $66,888/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $57,220/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 0% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,339 | 1,184 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Average professor pay | $6,227/mo | $10,592/mo |
| Full-time professors | 26% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $22,002 | $41,456 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (large) |
| Location | Morganton, NC | Charlotte, NC |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Public or private | Public | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Associate degrees | Associate degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Men | 38% | 35% |
| Women | 62% | 65% |
| White students | 70% | 34% |
| Black students | 6.1% | 42% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 15% | 13% |
| Asian students | 7.2% | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Other / not reported | 1% | 5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 46% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 68% | 2.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 24% | 3.3% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,951/yr | $14,543/yr |
| Endowment | $4.4M | $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 | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | 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). Links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.