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Overview |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Lehman, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 353 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,316 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,448 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,275 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,945 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 640 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 605 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1305 | 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 |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $278 |
Diversity |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 353 students)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 187.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Wilkes-Barre for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.7% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Penn State Wilkes Barre ($39,792.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($16,275 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Wilkes Barre are 39.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($13,448 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Penn State Wilkes Barre (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 180.7% larger than aid received Penn State Wilkes Barre ($25,112 vs. $8,945)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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 Penn State Wilkes-Barre .
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.7%)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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 Penn State Wilkes-Barre.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Penn State Wilkes Barre (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre earn on average $15,200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,100)
- Penn State Wilkes Barre students graduate with a $82 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,818 vs. $26,900)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($277 vs. $278)
- More Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/