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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | DBU | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,566 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | dbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | DBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,896 | $33,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,896 | $33,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,760 | $9,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,801 | $27,607 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,979 | $18,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | DBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 8,519 | ||
| Admitted | 6,909 | 7,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | DBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | DBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $224 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | DBU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | DBU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | DBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than DBU based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 4,348 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. DBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or DBU?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 12.1% more expensive to attend than DBU for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Dallas Baptist University ($37,896.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dallas Baptist University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($27,607 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 100.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($9,351 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Dallas Baptist University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 38.2% larger than aid received Dallas Baptist University ($25,979 vs. $18,797)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. DBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or DBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DBU or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or DBU? 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 DBU and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at DBU is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $40,100)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $5,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($21,750 vs. $26,900)
- DBU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($224 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/