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Overview |
Framingham State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $278 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State 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
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 4,111 students)
Framingham State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 3,806.8% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 437.5% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Framingham State University ($37,896.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($17,715 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 42.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($13,160 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Framingham State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 222% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($25,979 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State 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 Framingham State University .
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Framingham State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State 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 Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,100)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($24,705 vs. $26,900)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($255 vs. $278)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/