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UIC Fairfield University Holy Cross Fordham Bentley BC URI MSOE RIT UConn Syracuse Stevens| Illinois Institute of Technology | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | Providence | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
IIT | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IIT | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
IIT | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 90% | ||
Campus |
IIT | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 4,473 students)
IIT vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Providence?
- Providence College is 17.1% more expensive to attend than IIT for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Providence than Illinois Institute of Technology ($56,980.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Institute of Technology than Providence ($28,702 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Institute of Technology are 6.2% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,570 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology than Providence College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 29.9% larger than aid received Providence College ($40,243 vs. $30,971)
IIT vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or IIT .
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Providence (3.47)
- IIT has a higher acceptance rate (61.4%) than Providence (52.8%)
IIT vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (85% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $11,300 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $68,000)
- Providence College and IIT graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College and IIT graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/