Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Culinary Institute of America Cabrini College Roger Williams University Temple Messiah College Southern New Hampshire University Arcadia RIC Bryant University Cairn WCU YCP| Eastern University | Johnson & Wales University Providence | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Eastern University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | jwu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Eastern University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $37,896 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Eastern University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Eastern University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $278 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 62% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 4,566 students)
Eastern University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Eastern University ($37,896.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($26,669 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 51% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,424 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 1.7% larger than aid received Eastern University ($25,979 vs. $25,542)
Eastern University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,100)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,900)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($274 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/