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Overview |
USD | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $278 |
Diversity |
USD | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
USD | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 80% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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
- University of San Diego is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 4,566 students)
USD vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- University of San Diego is 42% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at USD than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($53,810.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Providence than USD ($32,801 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Diego are 10.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($17,010 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 40.1% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($36,408 vs. $25,979)
USD vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD 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 USD .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (75% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $30,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $40,100)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,996 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,900)
- USD graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($236 vs. $278)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/