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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,566 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,896 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,896 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,760 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,801 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,979 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 6,909 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $227 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 3,588 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or University of St Thomas?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 19.5% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than University of St Thomas ($37,896.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($19,207 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 92.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($9,760 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 12.1% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($25,979 vs. $23,181)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than University of St Thomas (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $17,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $40,100)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $4,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,900)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($227 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas 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/