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Overview |
SCU | Providence | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 81% |
Admission |
SCU | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 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 7, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCU | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCU | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
SCU | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 90% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 4,473 students)
SCU vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Providence?
- Providence College is 0.2% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Providence than Santa Clara University ($56,980.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Providence College than SCU ($43,970 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 3.5% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($16,540 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Santa Clara University (81% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 22.4% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($30,971 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or SCU .
- Accepted freshman SCU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than SCU (52.1%)
SCU vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at SCU is the same as at Providence College (85% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $68,000)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/