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Overview |
Plymouth | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Plymouth | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | 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 Plymouth based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 219.3% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.3% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Plymouth State University ($37,896.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($20,321 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 58.8% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($11,810 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 179.8% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($25,979 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth 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 Plymouth .
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Plymouth vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth 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 Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/