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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Culinary Institute of America Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC| Fairfield University | Johnson & Wales University Providence | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 4,566 students)
Fairfield University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Fairfield University is 41.5% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Fairfield University than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($53,630.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Fairfield University ($32,801 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 12% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($16,750 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Fairfield University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 2.8% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($25,979 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield 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 Fairfield University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield 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 Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (82% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $37,000 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/