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Overview |
JCU | Providence | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
JCU | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
JCU | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 90% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Providence?
- Providence College is 25.3% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Providence than John Carroll University ($56,980.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Providence ($30,496 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 25.3% lower than costs at Providence College ($13,200 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 1.8% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($30,971 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or JCU .
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Providence (3.47)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Providence (52.8%)
JCU vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than John Carroll University (85% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $10,400 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $57,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/