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Overview |
UIU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,072 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,589 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,589 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,563 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,788 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UIU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,405 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 762 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UIU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $278 |
Diversity |
UIU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UIU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 80% | ||
Campus |
UIU | 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
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than UIU based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 3,072 students)
UIU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 16.3% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Upper Iowa University ($37,896.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Upper Iowa University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($24,563 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 94.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($9,644 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 0.7% larger than aid received Upper Iowa University ($25,979 vs. $25,788)
UIU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU 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 UIU .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than UIU (54.2%)
UIU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU 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 UIU.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Upper Iowa University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Upper Iowa University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $2,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,900)
- UIU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($248 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/