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CCSU Culinary Institute of America ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU Roger Williams University University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Southern New Hampshire University| Southern Connecticut State University | Johnson & Wales University Providence | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $278 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
SCSU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 80% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,566 students)
SCSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 485.7% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Southern Connecticut State University ($37,896.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($18,712 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 33.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,076 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 255.5% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($25,979 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $40,100)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,900)
- SCSU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/