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Overview |
Penn State Hazleton | Providence | ||
| Location | Hazleton, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 510 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Hazleton | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,562 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,022 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,920 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,808 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 82% |
Admission |
Penn State Hazleton | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 714 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 650 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1320 | 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 |
Penn State Hazleton | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Hazleton | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Hazleton | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State Hazleton | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Hazleton | 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
- Providence College is larger than than Penn State Hazleton based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 510 students)
Penn State Hazleton vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Hazleton or Providence?
- Providence College is 309.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Hazleton for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.6% higher at Providence than Penn State Hazleton ($59,830.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Hazleton than Providence ($19,920 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Hazleton are 42.7% lower than costs at Providence College ($12,022 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Hazleton than Providence College (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 177.9% larger than aid received Penn State Hazleton ($30,040 vs. $10,808)
Penn State Hazleton vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Hazleton or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Penn State Hazleton .
- Penn State Hazleton has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Providence (48.7%)
Penn State Hazleton vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Hazleton 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 Penn State Hazleton.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Penn State Hazleton (85% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Penn State Hazleton graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Hazleton students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Hazleton graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Hazleton 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/