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Overview |
Marywood | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marywood | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Marywood | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Marywood | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Marywood | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 2,729 students)
Marywood vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 4% more expensive to attend than Marywood for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Marywood University ($37,896.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($22,504 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marywood University are 27.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,696 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 9.3% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($28,401 vs. $25,979)
Marywood vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood 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 Marywood .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Marywood vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood 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 Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marywood University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/