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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Maine College of Art | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Maine College of Art is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Maine College of Art than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($39,100.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Maine College of Art ($32,801 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 29.9% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,440 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 28.4% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($25,979 vs. $20,227)
Maine College of Art vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Maine College of Art (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Providence earn on average $8,500 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $31,600)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/