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Overview |
Providence | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,473 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #308 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,980 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,980 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,540 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,970 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,971 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Providence | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,129 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 5,874 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1420 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Providence | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Providence | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 14% |
Students |
Providence | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Providence | Champlain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Champlain College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,543 students)
Providence vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or Champlain College?
- Providence College is 30.1% more expensive to attend than Champlain College for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Providence than Champlain College ($56,980.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Champlain College than Providence ($35,133 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Champlain College are 1.3% lower than costs at Providence College ($16,330 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 16.9% larger than aid received Champlain College ($30,971 vs. $26,498)
Providence vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or Providence .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- Champlain College has a higher acceptance rate (55.7%) than Providence (52.8%)
Providence vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence or Champlain College? 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 Champlain College and Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Champlain College (85% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $20,800 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $47,200)
- Champlain College students graduate with a $357 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,643 vs. $27,000)
- Champlain College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Champlain College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/