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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,566 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,896 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,896 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,760 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,801 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,979 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 6,909 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $274 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 3,082 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 58.6% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($37,896.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($10,022 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 105% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($9,150 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence as Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 10.1% larger than aid received Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($25,979 vs. $23,589)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (51% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,900)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($274 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/