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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,610 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #415 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,598 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,598 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,720 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,458 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,167 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 6,022 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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 |
Widener University-Main Campus | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (5,610 students vs. 4,372 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Widener University Main Campus is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($52,598.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($30,720 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 20.9% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($15,530 vs. $18,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 49.2% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($37,458 vs. $25,112)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus .
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.7%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $19,400 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/