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Overview |
Providence | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,473 | 2,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,980 | $44,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,980 | $44,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,540 | $13,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,970 | $27,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,971 | $36,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Providence | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,129 | 4,307 | ||
| Admitted | 5,874 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1420 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Providence | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Providence | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Providence | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Providence | University of Dallas | ||
| 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 University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,328 students)
Providence vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or University of Dallas?
- Providence College is 27.7% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Providence than University of Dallas ($56,980.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dallas than Providence ($27,250 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dallas are 19.8% lower than costs at Providence College ($13,810 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 17% larger than aid received Providence College ($36,231 vs. $30,971)
Providence vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or University of Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dallas or Providence .
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Providence (3.47)
- University of Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than Providence (52.8%)
Providence vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence or University of Dallas? 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 University of Dallas and Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than University of Dallas (85% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $20,000 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $48,000)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dallas students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/