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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,690 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,304 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,711 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 7,001 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
SUNY Cortland | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $278 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
SUNY Cortland | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 80% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 4,566 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 436% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than SUNY College at Cortland ($37,896.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($18,304 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 37.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($13,620 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 177.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($25,979 vs. $9,369)
SUNY Cortland vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
SUNY Cortland vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $7,200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $40,100)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $5,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,900)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/