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Overview |
DeSales University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,919 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #295 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,789 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DeSales University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,636 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 2,857 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DeSales University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
DeSales University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 82% | ||
Campus |
DeSales 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 2,919 students)
DeSales University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- DeSales University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at DeSales University than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($43,000.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($30,524 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 36.1% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($13,800 vs. $18,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 14.6% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($28,789 vs. $25,112)
DeSales University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales 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 DeSales University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than DeSales University (78.6%)
DeSales University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales 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 DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $40,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,900)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/