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Overview |
Medaille College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | medaille.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medaille College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,992 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Medaille College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 1,162 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Medaille College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medaille College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Medaille College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Medaille College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Medaille College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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 Medaille College based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 1,727 students)
Medaille College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medaille College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Medaille College for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Medaille College ($37,896.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Medaille College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($14,992 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Medaille College are 34% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,000 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Medaille College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 3.1% larger than aid received Medaille College ($25,979 vs. $25,196)
Medaille College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medaille College 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 Medaille College .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Medaille College (68.8%)
Medaille College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medaille College 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 Medaille College.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Medaille College (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Medaille College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,100)
- Medaille College students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- Medaille College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medaille College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/