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Overview |
Providence | URI | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,635 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,830 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,830 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,645 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,040 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Providence | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,469 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 6,075 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1400 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Providence | URI | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Providence | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Providence | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 4,635 students)
Providence vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or URI?
- Providence College is 323.8% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $14,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at Providence than University of Rhode Island ($59,830.00 vs. $33,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Providence ($20,964 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 15.1% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,900 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than Providence College (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 134.6% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($30,040 vs. $12,803)
Providence vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Providence .
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Providence (3.47)
- URI has a higher acceptance rate (77.1%) than Providence (48.7%)
Providence vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence or URI? 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 URI and Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than University of Rhode Island (85% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $11,800 more per year than URI graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $56,200)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($23,438 vs. $27,000)
- URI graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/