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Culinary Institute of America Howard Morehouse Georgia State CAU Roger Williams University Georgia NCAT KSU Southern New Hampshire University Florida A&M MHC| Spelman College | Johnson & Wales University Providence | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spelman | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Spelman | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Spelman | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 46.4% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Spelman College ($37,896.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Spelman ($32,801 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spelman College are 19.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($15,666 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Spelman College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 144.4% larger than aid received Spelman College ($25,979 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman 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 Spelman .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/