by our College Data Analytics TeamIs JWU Providence worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
JWU Providence is ranked #2,909 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Rhode Island, it ranks #6 of 12 for value.
Among the majors JWU Providence offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Marketing | #2 of 3 |
| Culinary Science/Culinology | #3 of 4 |
| Culinary Arts | #3 of 4 |
| Baking & Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | #5 of 6 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | #6 of 6 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | #6 of 6 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | #6 of 8 |
| Entrepreneurship | #10 of 10 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | #10 of 10 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | #11 of 11 |
Below is the detailed JWU Providence value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is ranked #9 out of #12 in Rhode Island for quality and #6 out of #12 for Rhode Island value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the JWU Providence financial aid page to be sure.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is ranked #2,909 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Johnson & Wales University-Providence is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at JWU Providence costs about $31,321. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $125,284 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $60,418 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $31,027 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $31,321 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $125,284 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the JWU Providence net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a JWU Providence degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $241,672 | — | — |
| All Students | $125,284 | #2,909 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $124,108 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $241,672 | — | — |
| All Students | $125,284 | #6 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $124,108 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at JWU Providence shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $28,488 |
| $30K–$48K | $29,394 |
| $48K–$75K | $31,538 |
| $75K–$110K | $33,740 |
| Over $110K | $35,008 |
About 99% of JWU Providence undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,107 per year. Get more details on the JWU Providence financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average JWU Providence cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.