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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | Providence | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 81% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1260/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 4,473 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or Providence?
- Providence College is 341.7% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Newark for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.2% higher at Providence than Rutgers University Newark ($56,980.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than Providence ($16,578 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Newark are 15.3% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,343 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Newark than Providence College (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 135.2% larger than aid received Rutgers University Newark ($30,971 vs. $13,168)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Rutgers University-Newark .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Rutgers University-Newark has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Providence (52.8%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark or Providence? 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 Providence and Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Rutgers University Newark (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Rutgers University-Newark graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $66,200)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $4,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($22,215 vs. $27,000)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Newark 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/