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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,566 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,896 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,896 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,760 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,801 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,979 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 6,909 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 813/990 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $348 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 1,860 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Virginia Union University?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 259.9% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259.9% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Virginia Union University ($37,896.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($21,057 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 102% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($9,286 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 202.2% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($25,979 vs. $8,597)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Virginia Union University (51% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Providence earn on average $6,800 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $33,300)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $6,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $33,750)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($278 vs. $348)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/