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Overview |
Biola University | Providence | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Biola University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Biola University | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Biola University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | 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
- Biola University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 4,473 students)
Biola University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Providence?
- Providence College is 28.4% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Providence than Biola University ($56,980.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than Providence ($31,522 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 57.2% lower than costs at Providence College ($10,522 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 16.8% larger than aid received Biola University ($30,971 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Biola University .
- Accepted freshman Biola University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Biola University has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Providence (52.8%)
Biola University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University 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 Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Biola University (85% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $19,100 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Biola University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/