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Overview |
Tufts | Providence | ||
| Location | Medford, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,431 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #32 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tufts.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tufts | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,804 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,804 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,778 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,479 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,613 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 81% |
Admission |
Tufts | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,882 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.7% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 1260/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Tufts | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tufts | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tufts | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Tufts | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Tufts | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tufts University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (13,431 students vs. 4,473 students)
Tufts vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tufts or Providence?
- Tufts University is 12% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($63,804.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Tufts than Providence College ($63,804.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tufts University than Providence ($30,479 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 1.4% lower than costs at Tufts University ($16,540 vs. $16,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Tufts University (81% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 66.6% larger than aid received Providence College ($51,613 vs. $30,971)
Tufts vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tufts or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Tufts .
- Accepted freshman Tufts students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Tufts (9.7%)
Tufts vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tufts or Providence? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Providence and Tufts.
- The graduation rate at Tufts is higher than Providence College (90% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $68,000)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($18,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tufts graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($186 vs. $279)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/