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Overview |
Northeastern | Providence | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 81% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 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 | 1440/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Northeastern | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 4,473 students)
Northeastern vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Providence?
- Northeastern University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Northeastern than Providence College ($59,100.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Providence ($35,827 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 11.4% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,540 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Providence College (82% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 36.7% larger than aid received Providence College ($42,331 vs. $30,971)
Northeastern vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Northeastern .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Northeastern University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $68,000)
- Providence College students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,875)
- Providence graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/