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Overview |
Providence | Penn State | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,473 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,980 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,980 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,540 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,970 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,971 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 44% |
Admission |
Providence | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,129 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 5,874 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1420 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Providence | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Providence | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Providence | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 4,473 students)
Providence vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or Penn State?
- Providence College is 210.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Providence than Penn State Main Campus ($56,980.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Providence ($26,747 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 29.8% lower than costs at Providence College ($12,744 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Penn State Main Campus (81% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 207.7% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($30,971 vs. $10,066)
Providence vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Providence .
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Providence (52.8%)
Providence vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Providence.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Providence College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/