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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $278 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 4,566 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 3,806.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 437.5% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Fitchburg State University ($37,896.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($15,535 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 38.8% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($13,516 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 266.3% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($25,979 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State .
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Fitchburg State vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Fitchburg State University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,100)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,900)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($234 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/