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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,566 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,896 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,896 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,760 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,801 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,979 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 6,909 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 982/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $175 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| 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
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 4,566 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 53.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Lincoln Memorial University ($37,896.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($19,162 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 69.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($11,070 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 36% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($25,979 vs. $19,105)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Lincoln Memorial University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln Memorial University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Lincoln Memorial 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 Lincoln Memorial University and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Providence earn on average $1,200 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,880 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($175 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/