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Overview |
Pacific | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,479 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,174 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,174 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,058 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,809 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,521 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,817 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 2,585 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Pacific | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $278 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Pacific | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 3,479 students)
Pacific vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Pacific University is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($53,174.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Pacific than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($53,174.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Pacific ($33,480 vs. $34,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 24.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($15,058 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Pacific University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 37.5% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($34,521 vs. $25,112)
Pacific vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific 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 Pacific .
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.7%)
Pacific vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific 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 Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $40,100)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $744 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,156 vs. $26,900)
- Pacific graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($270 vs. $278)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/