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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,566 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #783 | ||
| 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) | $37,896 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,896 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,760 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,801 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,979 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 6,909 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 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 | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 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 | 18% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 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 (4,566 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 220.3% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Castleton State College ($37,896.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($16,791 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 51.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,404 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence as Castleton State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 99.7% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($25,979 vs. $13,007)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
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 has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
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/