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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland Fairfield University Holy Cross UWT Fordham Bentley BC URI UWB| Providence College | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Providence | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,473 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,980 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,980 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,540 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,970 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,971 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Providence | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,129 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 5,874 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1420 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Providence | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Providence | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Providence | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 4,473 students)
Providence vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or Seattle U?
- Providence College is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Providence than Seattle University ($56,980.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than Providence ($35,412 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 22.3% lower than costs at Providence College ($13,524 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 0.2% larger than aid received Seattle University ($30,971 vs. $30,917)
Providence vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Providence .
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Providence (52.8%)
Providence vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Seattle University (85% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U 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/