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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Providence | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,918 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #184 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,400 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,400 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,470 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,632 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,035 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,323 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 16,418 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (8,918 students vs. 4,635 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Providence?
- Providence College is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $50,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Providence than Quinnipiac University ($59,830.00 vs. $50,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quinnipiac University than Providence ($39,632 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 4.1% lower than costs at Providence College ($16,470 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Providence College (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 0% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($30,040 vs. $30,035)
Quinnipiac vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Providence (48.7%)
Quinnipiac vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Providence? 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 Providence and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Quinnipiac University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Quinnipiac graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $65,500)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/