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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,619 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,004 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,004 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,996 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,202 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,173 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,314 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 1,022 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 965/1250 | 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 |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $278 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | 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 Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 1,619 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $36,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Roberts Wesleyan College ($39,792.00 vs. $36,004.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($24,202 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 44.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,996 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 4.2% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($26,173 vs. $25,112)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College 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 Roberts Wesleyan College .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Roberts Wesleyan College (77.8%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College 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 Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Roberts Wesleyan College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,100)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($22,225 vs. $26,900)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($229 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/