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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | AU | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,566 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,896 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,896 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,760 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,801 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,979 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 6,909 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $277 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | AU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 4,121 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or AU?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 22.8% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Anderson University ($37,896.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($21,633 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 67.1% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($11,230 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 6.4% larger than aid received Anderson University ($25,979 vs. $24,409)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than AU (45.4%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or AU? 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 AU and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Anderson University (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Providence earn on average $2,600 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $38 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,862 vs. $26,900)
- AU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($277 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU 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/