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Overview |
Rutgers | Providence | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 81% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 |
Academics |
Rutgers | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Rutgers | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 4,473 students)
Rutgers vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Providence?
- Providence College is 341.7% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.2% higher at Providence than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($56,980.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Providence ($17,535 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 18.9% lower than costs at Providence College ($13,909 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Rutgers University New Brunswick (81% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 142.2% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($30,971 vs. $12,785)
Rutgers vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Rutgers .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Providence (52.8%)
Rutgers vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $66,200)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $4,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($22,215 vs. $27,000)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/