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Fairfield University Denison Holy Cross Fordham Bentley BC URI UConn Syracuse Villanova Oberlin Kalamazoo College| The College of Wooster | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wooster | Providence | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Wooster | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wooster | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wooster | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Wooster | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 1,967 students)
Wooster vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or Providence?
- The College of Wooster is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Wooster than Providence College ($57,050.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than Providence ($28,976 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 22.5% lower than costs at Providence College ($13,500 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than Providence College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 36.6% larger than aid received Providence College ($42,315 vs. $30,971)
Wooster vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Wooster .
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Providence (52.8%)
Wooster vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster 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 Wooster.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than The College of Wooster (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $16,800 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $51,200)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wooster graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/