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Overview |
KSC | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KSC | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KSC | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $278 |
Diversity |
KSC | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
KSC | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 80% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 222.4% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Keene State College ($37,896.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($19,546 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 38.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($13,534 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 157.6% larger than aid received Keene State College ($25,979 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or KSC .
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
KSC vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $40,100)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $605 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,295 vs. $26,900)
- KSC graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($271 vs. $278)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/