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Culinary Institute of America Drew University Monmouth University FDU Montclair State University Roger Williams University Kean Pace University-New York Southern New Hampshire University RIC Bryant University Widener University-Main Campus| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Johnson & Wales University Providence | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 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 |
FDU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
FDU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
FDU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 80% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 13.9% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($37,896.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($21,408 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 20.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($15,588 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 9.5% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($28,436 vs. $25,979)
FDU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU 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 FDU .
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
FDU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $12,800 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,100)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,900)
- FDU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/