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Overview |
SHU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
SHU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
SHU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 80% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 4,566 students)
SHU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Sacred Heart University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at SHU than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($46,310.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Providence than SHU ($32,801 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart University are 7.1% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($17,520 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 33.3% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($25,979 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU 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 SHU .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $40,100)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- SHU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/