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Overview |
Ship | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Shippensburg, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,162 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #666 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ship.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ship | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,048 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,538 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,462 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,593 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Ship | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,367 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 5,590 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Ship | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ship | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Ship | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Ship | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Ship | 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
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 4,566 students)
Ship vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ship or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 296% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277.1% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($37,896.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($21,462 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 62.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($11,538 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 242.1% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($25,979 vs. $7,593)
Ship vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ship 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 Ship .
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Ship vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ship 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 Ship.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $7,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $40,100)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- Ship graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/