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Overview |
Belhaven University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,980 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,980 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,794 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,067 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,589 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 1,103 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Belhaven University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $278 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Belhaven University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 3,627 students)
Belhaven University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 35.4% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Belhaven University ($37,896.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($19,794 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 106.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($9,100 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Belhaven University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 52.2% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($25,979 vs. $17,067)
Belhaven University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven 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 Belhaven University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Belhaven University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven 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 Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Belhaven University (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Belhaven University earn on average $800 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $1,502 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $28,402)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($278 vs. $293)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/