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Overview |
WPI | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
WPI | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
WPI | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 80% | ||
Campus |
WPI | 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 4,566 students)
WPI vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 47.8% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at WPI than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($56,000.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Providence than WPI ($32,801 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 13.4% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($16,544 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 4.2% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($27,059 vs. $25,979)
WPI vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI 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 WPI .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI 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 WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $42,600 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/