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Overview |
ECSU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
ECSU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $278 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 80% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 485.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290.4% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Eastern Connecticut State University ($37,896.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($18,628 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 16.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($16,106 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 136.3% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($25,979 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,100)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,900)
- ECSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More ECSU 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/