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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 | 534 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| 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 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,010 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,968 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,923 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,822 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 360 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1170 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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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 | 50% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 62% | ||
| 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 | 94% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 80% | ||
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 (4,566 students vs. 534 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 150.1% more expensive to attend than UNH Manchester for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $15,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($37,896.00 vs. $34,010.00)
- 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 ($18,923 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire at Manchester are 25.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,968 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 232.1% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($25,979 vs. $7,822)
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 (85.3%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
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/