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Overview |
Susquahanna | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 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 |
Susquahanna | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | 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 Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 2,231 students)
Susquahanna vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Susquehanna University is 43.7% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at Susquahanna than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($54,440.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($28,605 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 25.4% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,960 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 57.5% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($40,914 vs. $25,979)
Susquahanna vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/