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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $278 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 82% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 4,372 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 167% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than University of Massachusetts Boston ($39,792.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($17,554 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 7.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($17,512 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 99.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($25,112 vs. $12,611)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (83%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $11,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $40,100)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,840 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($22,060 vs. $26,900)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($228 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston 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/