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Overview |
Caldwell University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 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 |
Caldwell University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $278 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 4% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell 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
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Caldwell University ($37,896.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($20,612 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 40% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($13,399 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Caldwell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($30,231 vs. $25,979)
Caldwell University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell 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 Caldwell University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell 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 Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Caldwell University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $40,100)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,900)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($266 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/