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Overview |
SFC | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SFC | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 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 |
SFC | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $278 |
Diversity |
SFC | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
SFC | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 80% | ||
Campus |
SFC | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 SFC based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 2,661 students)
SFC vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 39.4% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than St. Francis College ($37,896.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($18,602 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Francis College are 4.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($18,000 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 50.2% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($25,979 vs. $17,294)
SFC vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC 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 SFC .
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
SFC vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than St. Francis College (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $40,100)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,475 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($24,425 vs. $26,900)
- SFC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($252 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/