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Overview |
Providence | Olin College | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,635 | 402 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,830 | $59,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,830 | $59,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $19,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,645 | $40,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,040 | $41,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Providence | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,469 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 6,075 | 201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 21.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 48.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1400 | 1480/1560 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Providence | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $152 |
Diversity |
Providence | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Providence | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Providence | Olin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Olin College based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 402 students)
Providence vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or Olin College?
- Olin College of Engineering is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($59,972.00 vs. $59,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Olin College than Providence College ($59,972.00 vs. $59,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olin College of Engineering than Providence ($40,370 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 15.6% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($17,150 vs. $19,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than Providence College (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olin College of Engineering students is 36.9% larger than aid received Providence College ($41,116 vs. $30,040)
Providence vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or Providence .
- Accepted freshman Olin College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than Olin College (21.7%)
Providence vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence or Olin 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 Olin College and Providence.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than Providence College (96% vs. 85%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $12,290 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($14,710 vs. $27,000)
- Olin College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($152 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/