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Overview |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,544 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csp.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,400 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,400 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,776 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,487 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,536 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 1,752 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1%Open | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2%Open | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,405 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $278 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 4,566 students)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 55.3% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.3% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Concordia University Saint Paul ($37,896.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($17,776 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 83.9% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($10,200 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 57.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($25,979 vs. $16,487)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Saint Paul 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Saint Paul 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $17,300 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $40,100)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $4,495 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($22,405 vs. $26,900)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($231 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/