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Culinary Institute of America Penn State Brandywine WCU Penn State Harrisburg Temple Penn State Penn State Altoona Roger Williams University Penn State Berks TU Drexel Arcadia| Penn State Abington | Johnson & Wales University Providence | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Abington | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Abington, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,090 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Abington | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,684 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,460 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,589 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Abington | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,463 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 6,037 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1310 | 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 |
Penn State Abington | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Abington | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $278 |
Diversity |
Penn State Abington | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Penn State Abington | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Abington | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Penn State Abington based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 3,090 students)
Penn State Abington vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Abington or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 158.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Penn State Abington ($37,896.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($20,460 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 75.4% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($10,694 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 170.9% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($25,979 vs. $9,589)
Penn State Abington vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Abington 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 Penn State Abington .
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Penn State Abington vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Abington 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 Penn State Abington.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Penn State Abington (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $15,200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,100)
- Penn State Abington students graduate with a $82 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,818 vs. $26,900)
- Penn State Abington graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($277 vs. $278)
- More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/