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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 |
Wesleyan University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $278 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Wesleyan University is 68.1% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at Wesleyan University than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($63,722.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($21,270 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan University are 3.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($18,180 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 130.3% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($59,825 vs. $25,979)
Wesleyan University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (92% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,100)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,900)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($180 vs. $278)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/