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Overview |
NJIT | Providence | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,332 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njit.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
NJIT | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,658 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,762 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,959 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 81% |
Admission |
NJIT | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,010 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 8,585 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1450 | 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 |
NJIT | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NJIT | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
NJIT | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
NJIT | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 90% | ||
Campus |
NJIT | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (12,332 students vs. 4,473 students)
NJIT vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NJIT or Providence?
- Providence College is 274.9% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80% higher at Providence than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($56,980.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Providence ($17,762 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 13.3% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,600 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Providence College (89% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 94.1% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($30,971 vs. $15,959)
NJIT vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NJIT or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or NJIT .
- Accepted freshman NJIT students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Providence (3.47)
- NJIT has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than Providence (52.8%)
NJIT vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NJIT 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 NJIT.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (85% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $800 more per year than NJIT graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $67,200)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- NJIT graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/