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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $278 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | 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
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 4,566 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Catholic University of America is 40% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Catholic University of America than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($53,040.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Catholic University of America ($32,801 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Catholic University of America are 12.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($16,670 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 32.6% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($34,449 vs. $25,979)
Catholic University of America vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America .
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Catholic University of America vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $18,500 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $40,100)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $794 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,106 vs. $26,900)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($269 vs. $278)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/