- Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a private school while Rhode Island College (RIC) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Rhode Island.
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has more expensive tuition of $40,408 than RIC ($26,519).
- RIC has tighter acceptance rate of 73.59% than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (87.53%).
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has higher SAT scores of 1,080 than RIC (990).
- RIC is larger with 5,787 students than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (4,566 students).
Johnson & Wales University-Providence View More Rivals | Rhode Island College View More Rivals | |
| #7 in Rhode Island | Rankings | #6 in Rhode Island |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Providence, RI | Location | Providence, RI |
| Known as | RIC | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $40,408 | Undergraduate | $10,986 Rhode Island residents $26,519 out-of-state |
| $15,156 | Graduate | $9,788 Rhode Island residents $18,230 out-of-state |
| $24,162 | Financial Aid | $6,629 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 87.53% | Acceptance Rate | 73.59% |
| 12.92% | Yield | 29.16% |
| 1,080 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 990 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,566 | Total Students | 5,787 |
| 4,158 | Undergraduate | 4,719 |
| 408 | Graduate | 1,068 |
| 88 | Online Enrollment | 241 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 58% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $42,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,271) $12,637 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 888) $7,409 average annual costs |
| ✔ (18 meals per week) $5,200 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (17 meals per week) $5,980 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 260 Full-time 212 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 319 Full-time 294 Part-time |
| 908 Full-time 278 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 797 Full-time 321 Part-time |
| $88,232 for Faculties $70,274 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,871 for Faculties $67,212 Part-time |