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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | PLU | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,566 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,896 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,896 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,760 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,801 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,979 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 6,909 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1253/1423 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $266 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | PLU | ||
| 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
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than PLU based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 2,633 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 30.5% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at PLU than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($49,472.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($24,825 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 58.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($11,826 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 40.2% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($36,435 vs. $25,979)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or PLU? 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 PLU and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $40,100)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($25,800 vs. $26,900)
- PLU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($266 vs. $278)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/