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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $278 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 4,566 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 4,064.4% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 437.5% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Bridgewater State University ($37,896.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($17,225 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 32.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,162 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 201.5% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($25,979 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State 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 Bridgewater State .
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Bridgewater State vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State 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 Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $40,100)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $2,310 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($24,590 vs. $26,900)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($254 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/