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Overview |
Albright College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albright.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albright College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,020 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,020 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,940 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,496 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,420 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albright College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,578 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 4,734 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.05 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Albright College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albright College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $278 |
Diversity |
Albright College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 4% |
Students |
Albright College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Albright College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Albright College based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 1,498 students)
Albright College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albright College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 40.3% more expensive to attend than Albright College for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Albright College ($37,896.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albright College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($21,496 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albright College are 25.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,940 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albright College as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 21.3% larger than aid received Albright College ($25,979 vs. $21,420)
Albright College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albright College 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 Albright College .
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Albright College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albright College 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 Albright College.
- The graduation rate at Albright College is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Albright College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $1,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($26,900 vs. $28,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($278 vs. $289)
- More Albright College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/