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Overview |
Providence | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,635 | 7,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,830 | $52,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,830 | $52,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $15,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,645 | $40,295 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,040 | $29,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Providence | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,469 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 6,075 | 7,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1400 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Providence | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Providence | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Providence | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Providence | Gonzaga | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (7,306 students vs. 4,635 students)
Providence vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or Gonzaga?
- Providence College is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $52,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Providence than Gonzaga University ($59,830.00 vs. $52,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gonzaga University than Providence ($40,295 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 13.7% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,080 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Providence College (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 3.1% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($30,040 vs. $29,150)
Providence vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Providence .
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Providence (48.7%)
Providence vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Gonzaga University (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $61,600)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $606 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,394 vs. $27,000)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/