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Overview |
NYU | Providence | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 57,335 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #39 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyu.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYU | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,438 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,438 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,786 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,730 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,269 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 82% |
Admission |
NYU | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 113,578 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 10,693 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.4% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 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 | 1480/1570 | 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 |
Academics |
NYU | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYU | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
NYU | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
NYU | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 90% | ||
Campus |
NYU | 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
- New York University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (57,335 students vs. 4,635 students)
NYU vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYU or Providence?
- New York University is 1% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($60,438.00 vs. $59,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at NYU than Providence College ($60,438.00 vs. $59,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Providence ($30,730 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 32.9% lower than costs at New York University ($17,150 vs. $22,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than New York University (82% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 60.7% larger than aid received Providence College ($48,269 vs. $30,040)
NYU vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYU or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or NYU .
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than NYU (9.4%)
NYU vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYU 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 NYU.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Providence College (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $68,000)
- New York University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- NYU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/