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Overview |
UNH | Providence | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
UNH | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UNH | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNH | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
UNH | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 90% | ||
Campus |
UNH | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 4,473 students)
UNH vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Providence?
- Providence College is 33.7% more expensive to attend than UNH for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $42,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Providence than University of New Haven ($56,980.00 vs. $42,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Haven than Providence ($33,135 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 12.5% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($16,540 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 12.4% larger than aid received University of New Haven ($30,971 vs. $27,556)
UNH vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or UNH .
- Accepted freshman UNH students have at the same average high school GPA (3.47) as students at Providence (3.47)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Providence (52.8%)
UNH vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than University of New Haven (85% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $15,700 more per year than UNH graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $52,300)
- Providence College and UNH graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College and UNH graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNH students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/