Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Fairfield University Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU| Colgate University | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Colgate | Providence | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | providence.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Colgate | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $56,980 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 81% |
Admission |
Colgate | Providence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | Providence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Colgate | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Providence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Colgate | Providence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | 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
- Providence College is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Providence?
- Colgate University is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Colgate than Providence College ($63,904.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Providence ($27,074 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 2.7% lower than costs at Providence College ($16,106 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Colgate University (81% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 76.4% larger than aid received Providence College ($54,647 vs. $30,971)
Colgate vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Colgate .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Providence College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $68,000)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($16,125 vs. $27,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($166 vs. $279)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/