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Overview |
Framingham State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,784 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,640 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,184 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,342 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 3,685 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1255 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $278 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 4,028 students)
Framingham State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 4,002.3% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 464.4% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Framingham State University ($39,792.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($16,640 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 36.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($13,784 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Framingham State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 173.4% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($25,112 vs. $9,184)
Framingham State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State 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 Framingham State University .
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.7%)
Framingham State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State 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 Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,100)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($24,705 vs. $26,900)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($255 vs. $278)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/