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Overview |
Haverford College | Providence | ||
| Location | Haverford, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,424 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #38 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | haverford.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Haverford College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $67,522 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $67,522 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,880 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,828 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,802 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 82% |
Admission |
Haverford College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,391 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 825 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.9% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Haverford College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Haverford College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,800 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $279 |
Diversity |
Haverford College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Haverford College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Haverford 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 Haverford College based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 1,424 students)
Haverford College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Haverford College or Providence?
- Haverford College is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($67,522.00 vs. $59,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Haverford College than Providence College ($67,522.00 vs. $59,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Haverford College than Providence ($22,828 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 10.1% lower than costs at Haverford College ($17,150 vs. $18,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Haverford College (82% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Haverford College students is 105.7% larger than aid received Providence College ($61,802 vs. $30,040)
Haverford College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Haverford College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Haverford College .
- Accepted freshman Haverford College 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 (48.7%) than Haverford College (12.9%)
Haverford College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Haverford 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 Haverford College.
- The graduation rate at Haverford College is higher than Providence College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Haverford College earn on average $800 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($68,800 vs. $68,000)
- Haverford College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($13,000 vs. $27,000)
- Haverford College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($134 vs. $279)
- More Haverford 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/