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Overview |
Penn State York | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | York, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 718 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State York | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State York | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,005 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 1,862 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 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 York | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 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 York | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Penn State York | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 718 students)
Penn State York vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 159.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Penn State York ($37,896.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($18,910 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 44.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,984 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Penn State York (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 207.8% larger than aid received Penn State York ($25,979 vs. $8,440)
Penn State York vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York 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 York .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Penn State York vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Penn State York (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $15,200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,100)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $82 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,818 vs. $26,900)
- Penn State York graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($277 vs. $278)
- More Penn State York 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/