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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | CUW | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,566 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,896 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,896 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,760 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,801 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,979 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 6,909 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $247 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 4,566 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or CUW?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 15.6% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Concordia University Wisconsin ($37,896.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($24,485 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 54.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,160 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 10.7% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($25,979 vs. $23,477)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than CUW (70.4%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or CUW? 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 CUW and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $6,000 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $40,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $2,975 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($23,925 vs. $26,900)
- CUW graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($247 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/