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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,372 | 3,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #474 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,792 | $50,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,792 | $50,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,776 | $14,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,480 | $28,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,112 | $37,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,841 | 5,611 | ||
| Admitted | 7,400 | 4,696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1230 | 1030/1235 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $261 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 3,309 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($50,484.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($50,484.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($28,351 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 34% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,010 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 48% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($37,176 vs. $25,112)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (83.7%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $40,100)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $1,629 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($25,271 vs. $26,900)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($261 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/