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Overview |
Rockhurst | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,496 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,540 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,785 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,253 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,627 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1116/1246 | 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $278 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | 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 Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 3,496 students)
Rockhurst vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Rockhurst University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Rockhurst than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($41,900.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($23,785 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 62.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($11,540 vs. $18,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 36.4% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($34,253 vs. $25,112)
Rockhurst vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst 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 Rockhurst .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Rockhurst (69.1%)
Rockhurst vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst 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 Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $40,100)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,900)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($211 vs. $278)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/