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Overview |
Curry College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Curry College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Curry College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Curry College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Curry College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Curry College based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 2,052 students)
Curry College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Curry College is 12% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Curry College than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($42,440.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Curry College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($31,091 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Curry College are 10.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($17,030 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Curry College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 13.2% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($29,402 vs. $25,979)
Curry College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College 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 Curry College .
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Curry College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry College 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Curry College (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $40,100)
- Curry College students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,900)
- Curry College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/