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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,566 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,896 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,896 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,760 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,801 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,979 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 6,909 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $332 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Claflin University | ||
| 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 Claflin University based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 1,830 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Claflin University?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 130% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Claflin University ($37,896.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($19,951 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 97.9% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($9,480 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 89.5% larger than aid received Claflin University ($25,979 vs. $13,707)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Claflin University (78%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Claflin University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Providence earn on average $9,400 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $30,700)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $5,284 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $32,184)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($278 vs. $332)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/