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Culinary Institute of America Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Georgia State Georgia Full Sail University Roger Williams University RISD Pratt Institute ASU KSU UT| Savannah College of Art and Design | Johnson & Wales University Providence | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SCAD | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 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 |
SCAD | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
SCAD | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 80% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 4,566 students)
SCAD vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at SCAD than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($39,105.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Providence than SCAD ($32,801 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Savannah College of Art and Design are 20.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($15,594 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Savannah College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 97.5% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($25,979 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD 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 SCAD .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than SCAD (81.7%)
SCAD vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD 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 SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (64% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Providence earn on average $300 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,800)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/