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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,372 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #1046 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,792 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,792 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,776 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,480 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,112 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,841 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,400 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1230 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 2,363 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Castleton State College?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 236.3% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Castleton State College ($39,792.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 51.4% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,404 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Castleton State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is ?% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($25,112 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Castleton State College (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Providence earn on average $2,500 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/