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Overview |
St. Leo University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Saint Leo, FL | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,242 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintleo.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Leo University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,990 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,390 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,053 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Leo University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,928 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 5,549 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 |
St. Leo University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Leo University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $278 |
Diversity |
St. Leo University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
St. Leo University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 80% | ||
Campus |
St. Leo University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Leo University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (10,242 students vs. 4,566 students)
St. Leo University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Leo University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 51.6% more expensive to attend than St. Leo University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Saint Leo University ($37,896.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Leo University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($20,390 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Leo University are 21.8% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($15,400 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Saint Leo University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 23.4% larger than aid received Saint Leo University ($25,979 vs. $21,053)
St. Leo University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Leo University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or St. Leo University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than St. Leo University (80.1%)
St. Leo University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Leo University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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-Providence and St. Leo University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Saint Leo University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Saint Leo University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $40,100)
- Saint Leo University students graduate with a $2,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,900)
- St. Leo University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($255 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Leo University 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/