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Hamilton College Colgate Middlebury Fairfield University Tufts Vassar Holy Cross Fordham Bentley BC URI UConn| Colby College | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colby College | Providence | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 81% |
Admission |
Colby College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Colby College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Providence?
- Colby College is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Colby College than Providence College ($60,840.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Providence ($16,951 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 1.3% lower than costs at Providence College ($16,330 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Colby College (81% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 99.3% larger than aid received Providence College ($61,714 vs. $30,971)
Colby College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Colby College .
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College 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 Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Providence College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $68,000)
- Colby College students graduate with a $7,655 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($19,345 vs. $27,000)
- Colby College graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/