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Overview |
Worcester State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,611 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,999 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,307 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,745 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1008/1280 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $278 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State 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
- Worcester State University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (5,611 students vs. 4,372 students)
Worcester State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 4,002.3% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 464.4% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Worcester State University ($39,792.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($14,307 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 44.4% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,999 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Worcester State University (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 242.5% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($25,112 vs. $7,332)
Worcester State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State 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 Worcester State University .
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.7%)
Worcester State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State 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 Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Worcester State University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $40,100)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $6,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,900)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($206 vs. $278)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/