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Overview |
Chatham | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 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 |
Chatham | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $278 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Chatham | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Chatham University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Chatham than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($40,625.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($28,322 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 47.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,719 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($27,330 vs. $25,979)
Chatham vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham 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 Chatham .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham 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 Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Providence earn on average $3,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,900)
- Chatham graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($211 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/