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Overview |
Lewis University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Lewis University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $278 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Lewis University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 4,566 students)
Lewis University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Lewis University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Lewis University ($37,896.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($19,184 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis University are 56.9% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($11,956 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($26,423 vs. $25,979)
Lewis University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Lewis University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $40,100)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($24,625 vs. $26,900)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($254 vs. $278)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/