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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $278 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 80% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 4,566 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 369.9% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than University of Southern Maine ($37,896.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($12,343 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 71.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($10,924 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 168.7% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($25,979 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine 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 Southern Maine .
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine 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 Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than University of Southern Maine (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $2,500 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,100)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,900)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($232 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/