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Overview |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | URI | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,372 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jwu.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,792 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,792 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,776 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,480 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,112 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,841 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 7,400 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1230 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $242 |
Diversity |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | URI | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 4,372 students)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or URI?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 181.9% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $14,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than University of Rhode Island ($39,792.00 vs. $33,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($20,964 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 26% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,900 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than University of Rhode Island (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 96.1% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($25,112 vs. $12,803)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Johnson & Wales University-Providence .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than URI (77.1%)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson & Wales University-Providence or URI? 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 URI and Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $16,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $40,100)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,462 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($23,438 vs. $26,900)
- URI graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($242 vs. $278)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/