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Overview |
Wilkes | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,198 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,308 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,308 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,006 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,508 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,507 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,414 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 5,866 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1270 | 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 |
Wilkes | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Wilkes | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (5,198 students vs. 4,372 students)
Wilkes vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Wilkes University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($40,308.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Wilkes than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($40,308.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($28,508 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilkes University are 17.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($16,006 vs. $18,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 13.5% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($28,507 vs. $25,112)
Wilkes vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes 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 Wilkes .
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.7%)
Wilkes vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes 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 Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $18,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $40,100)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,900)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Wilkes 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/