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Fairfield University Holy Cross Westmont College Fordham Bentley BC Biola University URI UConn Syracuse USD Pepperdine| Point Loma Nazarene University | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | Providence | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
PLNU | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PLNU | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
PLNU | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 90% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 4,319 students)
PLNU vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Providence?
- Providence College is 41% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Providence than Point Loma Nazarene University ($56,980.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Loma Nazarene University than Providence ($34,933 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 40.2% lower than costs at Providence College ($11,800 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 59.5% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($30,971 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or PLNU .
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Providence (3.47)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Providence (52.8%)
PLNU vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $14,500 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PLNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/