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Queens College Fairfield University Holy Cross City College of New York Fordham Bentley BC URI UConn Syracuse Hunter Villanova| CUNY Brooklyn College | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Providence | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 82% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (13,935 students vs. 4,635 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Providence?
- Providence College is 763.3% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 302.1% higher at Providence than CUNY Brooklyn College ($59,830.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Providence ($4,105 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 27% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($17,150 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Providence College (88% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 223.4% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($30,040 vs. $9,290)
Brooklyn College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Brooklyn College .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Brooklyn College has a higher acceptance rate (53.7%) than Providence (48.7%)
Brooklyn College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (85% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $20,100 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $16,618 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($10,382 vs. $27,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $172 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($107 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/