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Overview |
Providence | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,473 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,980 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,980 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,540 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,970 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,971 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Providence | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,129 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 5,874 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1420 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Providence | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Providence | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Providence | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Providence | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 4,473 students)
Providence vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or Lipscomb?
- Providence College is 66.1% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at Providence than Lipscomb University ($56,980.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Providence ($27,937 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 17.8% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,036 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 26.9% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($30,971 vs. $24,404)
Providence vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Providence .
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Providence (52.8%)
Providence vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Lipscomb University (85% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $21,100 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/