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Overview |
Providence | North Greenville University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Tigerville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,473 | 2,125 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #814 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | ngu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | North Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,980 | $23,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,980 | $23,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,540 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,970 | $11,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,971 | $26,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Providence | North Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,129 | 2,197 | ||
| Admitted | 5,874 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1420 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Providence | North Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | North Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Providence | North Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Providence | North Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Providence | North Greenville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,125 students)
Providence vs. North Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or North Greenville University?
- Providence College is 141.5% more expensive to attend than North Greenville University for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.5% higher at Providence than North Greenville University ($56,980.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than Providence ($11,705 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 50.4% lower than costs at Providence College ($11,000 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 15% larger than aid received North Greenville University ($30,971 vs. $26,941)
Providence vs. North Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or North Greenville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Greenville University or Providence .
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Providence (3.47)
- North Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Providence (52.8%)
Providence vs. North Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence or North Greenville University? 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 North Greenville University and Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than North Greenville University (85% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $34,500 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/