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Overview |
Nichols | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,825 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,825 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,950 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,032 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,720 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Nichols | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,117 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 1,866 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1%Open | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8%Open | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Nichols | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Nichols | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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 Nichols based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 1,354 students)
Nichols vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $38,825.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Nichols College ($39,792.00 vs. $38,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($31,032 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 25.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,950 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Nichols College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 1.6% larger than aid received Nichols College ($25,112 vs. $24,720)
Nichols vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols 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 Nichols .
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.7%)
Nichols vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols 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 Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Nichols College (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/