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Overview |
Cairn | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Langhorne, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,056 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cairn.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cairn | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,881 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,881 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,234 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,603 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Cairn | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 505 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 422 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.6% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.6% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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 |
Cairn | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cairn | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Cairn | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Cairn | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Cairn | 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
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Cairn based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 1,056 students)
Cairn vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cairn or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $31,881.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Cairn University ($39,792.00 vs. $31,881.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cairn University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($27,603 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 53.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,234 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Cairn University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 40.7% larger than aid received Cairn University ($25,112 vs. $17,852)
Cairn vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cairn 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 Cairn .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Cairn (83.6%)
Cairn vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cairn 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 Cairn.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Providence earn on average $3,100 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,000)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Cairn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/