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URI Culinary Institute of America Southern New Hampshire University JMU UMass Dartmouth Roger Williams University Plymouth UNH University of New Hampshire-Main Campus KSC RIC Bryant University| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | Johnson & Wales University Providence | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH Manchester | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 748 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,860 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,097 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 505 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 4% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 82% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 748 students)
UNH Manchester vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 162.7% more expensive to attend than UNH Manchester for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $15,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($39,792.00 vs. $34,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($13,097 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire at Manchester are 44.4% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($13,000 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 162.4% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($25,112 vs. $9,570)
UNH Manchester vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester 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 UNH Manchester .
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.7%)
UNH Manchester vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester 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 UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $13,200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/