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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,372 | 3,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #521 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,792 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,792 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,776 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,480 | $28,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,112 | $17,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,841 | 12,119 | ||
| Admitted | 7,400 | 5,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 48.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 12/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1230 | 857/1226 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Hampton University | ||
| 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 Hampton University based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 3,649 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Hampton University?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 51.9% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Hampton University ($39,792.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampton University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($28,576 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 44.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,986 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Hampton University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 43.9% larger than aid received Hampton University ($25,112 vs. $17,446)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Hampton University (48.3%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Hampton University? 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 Hampton University and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/