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Overview |
Providence | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,635 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,830 | $47,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,830 | $47,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $17,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,645 | $37,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,040 | $29,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Providence | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,469 | 5,697 | ||
| Admitted | 6,075 | 3,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1400 | 1160/1295 | ||
| 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 |
Providence | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Providence | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Providence | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Providence | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 2,836 students)
Providence vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or Salve Regina University?
- Providence College is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Salve Regina University for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $47,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Providence than Salve Regina University ($59,830.00 vs. $47,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salve Regina University than Providence ($37,794 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 2% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($17,150 vs. $17,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Providence College (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 0.8% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($30,040 vs. $29,790)
Providence vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Providence .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Providence (48.7%)
Providence vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Salve Regina University (85% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $54,300)
- Salve Regina University and Providence graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and Providence graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/