Rhode Island College vs Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is harder to get into (88% vs 92% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average (in-state): $10,959 vs $29,952 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
| Measure | Rhode Island College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Admit rate | 92% | 88% |
| SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 870–1120 | 890–1160 |
| ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | — | 22–27 |
| SAT or ACT for fall 2027 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Next deadline | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Measure | Rhode Island College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Sticker price per year (in-state at public colleges) | $18,940 | $62,760 |
| Average paid after grants (in-state at public colleges) | $10,959 | $29,952 |
| Average paid from out of state, estimated | $27,518 | $29,952 |
| Measure | Rhode Island College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,871 | $26,196 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $7,269 | $25,194 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $9,590 | $25,185 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $14,804 | $31,332 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,191 | $35,887 |
| Measure | Rhode Island College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrads | 5,049 | 3,868 |
| Graduate within 6 years | 46% | 55% |
| Come back for year two | 73% | 82% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $60,399 | $53,928 |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,041 | $27,000 |
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote; at public colleges the income rows are in-state students. The out-of-state estimate adds a public college's extra out-of-state tuition to its in-state average; out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more. How we get our numbers
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