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Overview |
Penn State York | Providence | ||
| Location | York, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 718 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State York | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 81% |
Admission |
Penn State York | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,005 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,862 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State York | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 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 York | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State York | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 718 students)
Penn State York vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or Providence?
- Providence College is 289.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.3% higher at Providence than Penn State York ($56,980.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Providence ($18,910 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 27.4% lower than costs at Providence College ($12,984 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Providence College (84% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 267% larger than aid received Penn State York ($30,971 vs. $8,440)
Penn State York vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Penn State York .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Providence (52.8%)
Penn State York vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Penn State York (85% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York 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 York 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/