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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | SU | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,372 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,792 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,792 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,776 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,480 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,112 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,841 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 7,400 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1230 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | SU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 4,343 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or SU?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 15% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Shenandoah University ($39,792.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($26,400 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 59.1% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($11,800 vs. $18,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 4.2% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($25,112 vs. $24,100)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than SU (77.8%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or SU? 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 SU and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Shenandoah University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,100)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- SU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/