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Overview |
Brown | Providence | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,189 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #11 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brown.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brown | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,680 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,680 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,840 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,723 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,847 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 81% |
Admission |
Brown | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,649 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,562 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.1% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Brown | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brown | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,600 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brown | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Brown | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Brown | 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
- Brown University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 4,473 students)
Brown vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brown or Providence?
- Brown University is 10% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Brown than Providence College ($62,680.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Providence ($26,723 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 4.4% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,840 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Brown University (81% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 80.3% larger than aid received Providence College ($55,847 vs. $30,971)
Brown vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brown or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Brown .
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Brown (5.1%)
Brown vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brown 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 Brown.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Providence College (95% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $68,000)
- Brown University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Brown graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/