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Overview |
Alvernia University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,485 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,060 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,060 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,090 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,166 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,611 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,491 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1066/1253 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Alvernia University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 2,485 students)
Alvernia University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Alvernia University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Alvernia University than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($41,060.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($26,166 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 24.4% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($15,090 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Alvernia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 13.9% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($28,611 vs. $25,112)
Alvernia University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia 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 Alvernia University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
Alvernia University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia 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 Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/