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Overview |
Webster University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,606 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #434 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | webster.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Webster University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,530 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,530 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,695 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,475 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Webster University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,341 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 3,097 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1006/1233 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Webster University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Webster University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Webster University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Webster University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Webster University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Webster University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (7,606 students vs. 4,372 students)
Webster University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Webster University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $30,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Webster University ($39,792.00 vs. $30,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webster University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($27,695 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webster University are 46.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,820 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Webster University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 16.9% larger than aid received Webster University ($25,112 vs. $21,475)
Webster University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Webster University 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 Webster University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Webster University (58%)
Webster University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Webster University 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 Webster University.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $40,100)
- Webster University students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- Webster University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Webster University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/