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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,372 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,792 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,792 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,776 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,480 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,112 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,841 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 7,400 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1230 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $191 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 1,770 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or LGCNHS?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 26.6% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($39,792.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Providence than LGCNHS ($33,480 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson & Wales University Providence are 14.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($18,776 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 277.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($25,112 vs. $6,657)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $11,200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $40,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,900)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($191 vs. $278)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/