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Overview |
WCU | Providence | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 81% |
Admission |
WCU | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,778 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 12,982 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 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 |
WCU | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
WCU | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
WCU | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 90% | ||
Campus |
WCU | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 4,473 students)
WCU vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Providence?
- Providence College is 638.5% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.4% higher at Providence than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($56,980.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Providence ($22,973 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 16.2% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,228 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (81% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 469% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($30,971 vs. $5,443)
WCU vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or WCU .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Providence (52.8%)
WCU vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $19,000 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/