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Overview |
Rutgers University-Camden | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,776 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,389 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,735 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,677 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,951 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 9,292 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1255 | 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 |
Rutgers University-Camden | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $278 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | 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
- Rutgers University Camden is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (5,776 students vs. 4,372 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 191% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Camden for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Rutgers University Camden ($39,792.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($18,735 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 40.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($13,389 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Rutgers University Camden (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 60.2% larger than aid received Rutgers University Camden ($25,112 vs. $15,677)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden 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 Rutgers University-Camden .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Rutgers University-Camden (77.8%)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden 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 Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Camden is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $26,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $40,100)
- Rutgers University Camden students graduate with a $4,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($22,215 vs. $26,900)
- Rutgers University-Camden graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($229 vs. $278)
- More Rutgers University-Camden graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/