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Overview |
Franciscan | Providence | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 |
Franciscan | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Franciscan | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | 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
- Providence College is larger than than Franciscan based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,656 students)
Franciscan vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Providence?
- Providence College is 86.1% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.1% higher at Providence than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($56,980.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Providence ($25,310 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 76.1% lower than costs at Providence College ($9,390 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Providence College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 84.6% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($30,971 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Franciscan .
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Providence (52.8%)
Franciscan vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (85% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $28,200 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/