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Overview |
WCU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,076 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #532 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,474 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,684 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,503 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 100% |
Admission |
WCU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,467 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 13,042 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 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 |
WCU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $278 |
Diversity |
WCU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
WCU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 82% | ||
Campus |
WCU | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (17,076 students vs. 4,372 students)
WCU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 415.7% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($39,792.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($21,684 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 50.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,474 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 356.3% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($25,112 vs. $5,503)
WCU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU 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 WCU .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than WCU (79.2%)
WCU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $8,900 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,100)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,900)
- WCU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($242 vs. $278)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/