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Overview |
Southeastern University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $278 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Southeastern University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | 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
- Southeastern University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 4,566 students)
Southeastern University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 31.4% more expensive to attend than Southeastern University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Southeastern University ($37,896.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($27,910 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern University are 79% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($10,480 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Southeastern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 75.3% larger than aid received Southeastern University ($25,979 vs. $14,817)
Southeastern University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern 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 Southeastern University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Southeastern University (60.9%)
Southeastern University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern 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 Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Southeastern University (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Providence earn on average $4,400 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $5,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,900)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/