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Tufts Hamilton College Williams Colby College Fairfield University Amherst Colgate Vassar Dartmouth Holy Cross UVM Haverford College| Providence College | Middlebury College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Providence | Middlebury | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Middlebury, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,473 | 2,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #26 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | middlebury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | Middlebury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,980 | $62,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,980 | $62,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,540 | $17,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,970 | $22,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,971 | $56,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 51% |
Admission |
Providence | Middlebury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,129 | 12,952 | ||
| Admitted | 5,874 | 1,644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1420 | 1425/1540 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Providence | Middlebury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | Middlebury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $72,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,889 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $164 |
Diversity |
Providence | Middlebury | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Providence | Middlebury | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Providence | Middlebury | ||
| 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 Middlebury based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,843 students)
Providence vs. Middlebury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or Middlebury?
- Middlebury College is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Middlebury than Providence College ($62,000.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middlebury College than Providence ($22,181 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 7.6% lower than costs at Middlebury College ($16,540 vs. $17,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Middlebury College (81% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middlebury College students is 82.9% larger than aid received Providence College ($56,639 vs. $30,971)
Providence vs. Middlebury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or Middlebury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middlebury or Providence .
- Accepted freshman Middlebury students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Middlebury (12.7%)
Providence vs. Middlebury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence or Middlebury? 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 Middlebury and Providence.
- The graduation rate at Middlebury is higher than Providence College (90% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Middlebury College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($72,400 vs. $68,000)
- Middlebury College students graduate with a $11,111 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($15,889 vs. $27,000)
- Middlebury graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Middlebury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/