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Overview |
Columbia | Providence | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,782 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbia.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,570 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,570 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,286 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,058 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,061 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 81% |
Admission |
Columbia | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,879 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $107,600 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Columbia | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Columbia | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 4,473 students)
Columbia vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia or Providence?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Columbia than Providence College ($62,570.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Providence ($22,058 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia University in the City of New York are 1.6% lower than costs at Providence College ($16,286 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Columbia University in the City of New York (81% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 97.2% larger than aid received Providence College ($61,061 vs. $30,971)
Columbia vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Columbia .
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Columbia vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Providence College (93% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $39,600 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $68,000)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/