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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,372 | 760 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,792 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,792 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,776 | $14,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,480 | $8,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,112 | $13,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,841 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 7,400 | 1,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1230 | 960/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $222 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 760 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 143.6% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($39,792.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($8,220 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut Tri Campus are 27.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,764 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 91.9% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($25,112 vs. $13,083)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.7%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? 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 University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is the same as at University of Connecticut Tri Campus (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Tri Campus earn on average $21,900 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $40,100)
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus students graduate with a $5,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,900)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/