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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | RIC | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,566 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,896 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,896 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,760 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,801 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,979 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 6,909 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $219 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 4,566 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or RIC?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 299.7% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Rhode Island College ($37,896.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($11,014 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 39.9% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($13,414 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 244.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($25,979 vs. $7,537)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or RIC? 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 RIC and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Rhode Island College (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,100)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,900)
- RIC graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($219 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/