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Overview |
Chowan University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 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 |
Chowan University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $278 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Chowan University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Chowan 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 Chowan University based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 46.4% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Chowan University ($37,896.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($17,334 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 94.4% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($9,650 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 26.2% larger than aid received Chowan University ($25,979 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan 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 Chowan University .
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Chowan University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan 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 Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Chowan University (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Providence earn on average $5,500 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $34,600)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $35,150)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($278 vs. $363)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/