College comparison

Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs Saint Francis University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI	Saint Francis University Loretto, PA
Acceptance rateSaint Francis University is more selective	88%	77%
SAT (25–75)	890–1160	1050–1230
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,868	1,557
Avg net price	$31,027	$23,526
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Providence, RI	Loretto, PA

Quick answers

Is Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Saint Francis University harder to get into?

Saint Francis University is more selective: Johnson & Wales University-Providence's acceptance rate is approximately 88% and Saint Francis University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Johnson & Wales University-Providence vs Saint Francis University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 890–1160 at Johnson & Wales University-Providence and 1050–1230 at Saint Francis University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.