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Overview |
Providence | Belmont | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,473 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,980 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,980 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,540 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,970 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,971 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 91% |
Admission |
Providence | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,129 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 5,874 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1420 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Providence | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
Providence | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Providence | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Providence | Belmont | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 4,473 students)
Providence vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or Belmont?
- Providence College is 49.9% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at Providence than Belmont University ($56,980.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont University than Providence ($36,225 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont University are 21% lower than costs at Providence College ($13,670 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont University than Providence College (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 40.3% larger than aid received Belmont University ($30,971 vs. $22,080)
Providence vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Providence .
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Providence (52.8%)
Providence vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Belmont University (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $18,900 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $49,100)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $5,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($21,780 vs. $27,000)
- Belmont graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belmont students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/