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Overview |
RPI | Providence | ||
| Location | Troy, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,968 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #110 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rpi.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
RPI | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,600 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,600 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,127 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,636 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 81% |
Admission |
RPI | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,863 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 10,878 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 |
RPI | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RPI | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,500 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
RPI | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 69% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
RPI | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 90% | ||
Campus |
RPI | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (6,968 students vs. 4,473 students)
RPI vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RPI or Providence?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($58,600.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at RPI than Providence College ($58,600.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute than Providence ($39,127 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 2.7% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($16,540 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute than Providence College (90% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students is 24.7% larger than aid received Providence College ($38,636 vs. $30,971)
RPI vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RPI or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or RPI .
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Providence (3.47)
- RPI has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than Providence (52.8%)
RPI vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RPI 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 RPI.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (85% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $14,500 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $68,000)
- Providence College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Providence graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/