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Overview |
Montclair State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Montclair, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,784 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #618 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montclair.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montclair State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,755 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,465 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,170 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,742 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,771 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Montclair State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,393 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 19,535 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 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 |
Montclair State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montclair State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,999 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $278 |
Diversity |
Montclair State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Montclair State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Montclair State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montclair State University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (21,784 students vs. 4,566 students)
Montclair State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montclair State University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 197.1% more expensive to attend than Montclair State University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $12,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Montclair State University ($37,896.00 vs. $21,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montclair State University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($13,742 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montclair State University are 16% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($16,170 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Montclair State University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 120.7% larger than aid received Montclair State University ($25,979 vs. $11,771)
Montclair State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montclair State 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 Montclair State University .
- Montclair State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Montclair State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montclair State 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 Montclair State University.
- The graduation rate at Montclair State University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Montclair State University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $40,100)
- Montclair State University students graduate with a $3,901 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($22,999 vs. $26,900)
- Montclair State University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More Montclair State University 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/