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Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Bennington | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,566 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,896 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,896 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,760 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,801 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,979 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 6,909 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $268 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 880 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 60% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at Bennington than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($60,648.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($32,497 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennington College are 5.9% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($17,720 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 89.3% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($49,183 vs. $25,979)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Providence earn on average $8,400 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,900)
- Bennington graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/