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Overview |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Providence | ||
| Location | New Paltz, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,964 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newpaltz.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,024 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,592 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,749 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,228 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 7,708 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.3% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 90% | ||
Campus |
State University of New York at New Paltz | 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
- State University of New York at New Paltz is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (6,964 students vs. 4,473 students)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, State University of New York at New Paltz or Providence?
- Providence College is 705.9% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.6% higher at Providence than State University of New York at New Paltz ($56,980.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State University of New York at New Paltz than Providence ($19,592 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at State University of New York at New Paltz are 10.1% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,024 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State University of New York at New Paltz than Providence College (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 299.7% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($30,971 vs. $7,749)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, State University of New York at New Paltz or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or State University of New York at New Paltz .
- Accepted freshman State University of New York at New Paltz students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Providence (3.47)
- State University of New York at New Paltz has a higher acceptance rate (58.3%) than Providence (52.8%)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, State University of New York at New Paltz 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 State University of New York at New Paltz.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than State University of New York at New Paltz (85% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $20,600 more per year than State University of New York at New Paltz graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $47,400)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former State University of New York at New Paltz students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/