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Culinary Institute of America UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate| Wake Forest University | Johnson & Wales University Providence | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $278 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 4,566 students)
Wake Forest vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Wake Forest University is 61% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at Wake Forest than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($61,012.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($26,197 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 12.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($16,652 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 108.8% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($54,233 vs. $25,979)
Wake Forest vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (88% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $37,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $40,100)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $3,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,900)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/