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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | CBU | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,566 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,896 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,896 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,760 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,801 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,979 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 6,909 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 1,934 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or CBU?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 6.7% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Christian Brothers University ($37,896.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($18,612 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 83.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($10,220 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($26,964 vs. $25,979)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or CBU? 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 CBU and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/