Rhode Island School of Design vs Johnson & Wales University-Online

Rhode Island School of Design is a private university in Providence, RI, and Johnson & Wales University-Online is a private university in Providence, RI. Rhode Island School of Design is the more selective of the two, admitting about 19% of applicants against 91% at Johnson & Wales University-Online. Johnson & Wales University-Online is the cheaper of the two after aid, averaging about $20,252 a year against $50,507 at Rhode Island School of Design. Ten years after enrolling, Rhode Island School of Design alumni earn a median of about $68,140, against $43,418 for Johnson & Wales University-Online.

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, RI · Private

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Johnson & Wales University-Online

Providence, RI · Private

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At a glance

Type

Private

Private

Location

Providence, RI

Providence, RI

Setting

Urban

Urban

Undergraduates

2,084

2,202

Acceptance rate

19%

91%

Admissions

GPA (admitted)

3.48–4

3.31–3.81

SAT (middle 50%)

1396–1530

Not reported

ACT (middle 50%)

31–34

Not reported

Test policy

Test optional

Test optional

Cost

Avg net price / yr

$50,507

$20,252

Full cost / yr

$81,727

$26,864

In-state tuition

$62,688

$13,365

Out-of-state tuition

$62,688

$13,365

Application fee

$60

Not reported

Net price by family income

Family income under $30k

$29,135

$19,916

$30k - $48k

$30,233

$20,580

$48k - $75k

$25,872

$19,319

$75k - $110k

$33,893

Not reported

Over $110k

$64,493

$25,364

Outcomes

Graduation rate

89%

Not reported

Freshman retention

95%

52%

Median earnings (6 yr)

$45,932

$35,802

Median earnings (10 yr)

$68,140

$43,418

Median debt at graduation

$27,000

$26,000

Student body

Pell grant recipients

15%

36%

First-generation students

11%

35%

International students

33%

1%

Deadlines

Early decision

Nov 1

Not reported

Early action

Not reported

Not reported

Regular decision

Jan 20

Rolling

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