Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Johnson & Wales University-Providence admits 88% vs. 95% at Marian
Acceptance rate - 2
Johnson & Wales University-Providence's yield is 0 pts higher than Marian's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceOpen
- MarianOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceTest-optional
- MarianTest-blind
How they read a record
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Marian
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Marian |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why