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Overview |
Salem State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $278 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Salem State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | 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
- Salem State University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 4,566 students)
Salem State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 4,064.4% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 437.5% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Salem State University ($37,896.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($19,277 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 25.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,954 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 203.4% larger than aid received Salem State University ($25,979 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University 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 Salem State University .
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Salem State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University 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 Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Salem State University (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $40,100)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $2,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,900)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($248 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/