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Overview |
Providence | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,473 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,980 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,980 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,540 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,970 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,971 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
Providence | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,129 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 5,874 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1420 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Providence | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Providence | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Providence | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Providence | Rhodes College | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,008 students)
Providence vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or Rhodes College?
- Providence College is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Providence than Rhodes College ($56,980.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhodes College than Providence ($30,672 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 34.5% lower than costs at Providence College ($12,296 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Providence College (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 15.3% larger than aid received Providence College ($35,712 vs. $30,971)
Providence vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Providence .
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Providence (52.8%)
Providence vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence or Rhodes College? 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 Rhodes College and Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Rhodes College (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Rhodes College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $59,400)
- Rhodes College students graduate with a $783 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,217 vs. $27,000)
- Rhodes College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College 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/