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Overview |
Cornell | Providence | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,898 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #19 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornell.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,456 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,456 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,988 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,060 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,219 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 81% |
Admission |
Cornell | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 69,195 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 5,168 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 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 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,400 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornell | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Cornell | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Cornell | 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
- Cornell University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (25,898 students vs. 4,473 students)
Cornell vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell or Providence?
- Cornell University is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($62,456.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Cornell than Providence College ($62,456.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than Providence ($26,060 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 2.7% lower than costs at Cornell University ($16,540 vs. $16,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Cornell University (81% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 75.1% larger than aid received Providence College ($54,219 vs. $30,971)
Cornell vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Cornell .
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Cornell (7.5%)
Cornell vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell 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 Cornell.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Providence College (93% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $30,400 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $68,000)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornell graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/