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Overview |
Providence | UVM | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,473 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,980 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,980 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,540 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,970 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,971 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
Providence | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,129 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 5,874 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1420 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Providence | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Providence | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Providence | UVM | ||
| 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
- University of Vermont is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 4,473 students)
Providence vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or UVM?
- Providence College is 250% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Providence than University of Vermont ($56,980.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Providence ($21,849 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 23.9% lower than costs at Providence College ($13,354 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Providence College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 61.4% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($30,971 vs. $19,189)
Providence vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Providence .
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Providence (3.47)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Providence (52.8%)
Providence vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence or UVM? 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 UVM and Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than University of Vermont (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $14,500 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/