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Overview |
Providence | TCU | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,635 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,830 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,830 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,645 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,040 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 81% |
Admission |
Providence | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,469 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 6,075 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1400 | 1150/1375 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Providence | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Providence | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Providence | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 4,635 students)
Providence vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or TCU?
- Providence College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than TCU for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $57,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Providence than Texas Christian University ($59,830.00 vs. $57,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Christian University than Providence ($39,005 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 15.9% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,800 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Texas Christian University (82% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Providence College ($33,813 vs. $30,040)
Providence vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Providence .
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than TCU (42.6%)
Providence vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence or TCU? 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 TCU and Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Texas Christian University (85% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $10,400 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/