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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,427 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,632 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,170 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 2,621 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SUNY-Potsdam | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 80% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 2,427 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 436% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than SUNY College at Potsdam ($37,896.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($15,310 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 28.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,600 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 123.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($25,979 vs. $11,632)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam 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 SUNY-Potsdam .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than SUNY-Potsdam (82.7%)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam 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 SUNY-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is the same as at Johnson & Wales University Providence (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Providence earn on average $1,000 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/