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Overview |
Nichols | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #602 | ||
| 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) | $37,150 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nichols | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 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 |
Nichols | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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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 | 63% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 62% | ||
| 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 | 57% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 80% | ||
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 (4,566 students vs. 1,403 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% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Nichols College ($37,896.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($27,192 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 33% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,110 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 2.1% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($26,515 vs. $25,979)
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 (84.9%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
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/