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Overview |
LHU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
LHU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LHU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
LHU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
LHU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 80% | ||
Campus |
LHU | 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
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 2,920 students)
LHU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 391.1% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.2% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Lock Haven University ($37,896.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 81.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($10,350 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($25,979 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU 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 LHU .
LHU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU 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 LHU.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Lock Haven University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/