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Overview |
USMMA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 961 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,173 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,374 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 7% | 100% |
Admission |
USMMA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,392 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 452 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1300 | 970/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
USMMA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $278 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
USMMA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 82% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 961 students)
USMMA vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($39,792.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($5,173 vs. $33,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 7%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 474.1% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($25,112 vs. $4,374)
USMMA vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA 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 USMMA .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than USMMA (32.5%)
USMMA vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA 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 USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $52,300 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $40,100)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,900)
- USMMA graduates are paying $211 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($67 vs. $278)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/