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Overview |
Stockton | Providence | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,080 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #553 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,740 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,474 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,564 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,515 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,635 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 81% |
Admission |
Stockton | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,591 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 8,204 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 | Sep 1, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Stockton | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stockton | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Stockton | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stockton University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (9,080 students vs. 4,473 students)
Stockton vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or Providence?
- Providence College is 347.3% more expensive to attend than Stockton for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $12,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.3% higher at Providence than Stockton University ($56,980.00 vs. $20,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stockton University than Providence ($18,515 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stockton University are 21.9% lower than costs at Providence College ($13,564 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stockton University than Providence College (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 166.2% larger than aid received Stockton University ($30,971 vs. $11,635)
Stockton vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Stockton .
- Accepted freshman Stockton students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Stockton has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Providence (52.8%)
Stockton vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton 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 Stockton.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Stockton University (85% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $18,900 more per year than Stockton graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $49,100)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $5,892 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($21,108 vs. $27,000)
- Stockton graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/