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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,566 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,896 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,896 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,760 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,801 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,979 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 6,909 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 2,872 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Salve Regina University than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($45,250.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Salve Regina University ($32,801 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salve Regina University are 13.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($16,500 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($26,787 vs. $25,979)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (73% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/