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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 80% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 4,566 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 391.1% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.6% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($37,896.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($17,278 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 64.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($11,400 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 312.2% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($25,979 vs. $6,302)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg University .
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,000 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $40,100)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/