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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Providence | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,658 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,598 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,714 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,485 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 81% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,976 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 17,639 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1260/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 90% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 4,473 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Providence?
- Providence College is 705.9% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.7% higher at Providence than SUNY at Albany ($56,980.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Providence ($17,714 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 6% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,598 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Providence College (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 169.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($30,971 vs. $11,485)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or University at Albany- SUNY .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Providence (52.8%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY 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 University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than SUNY at Albany (85% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $12,200 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($21,065 vs. $27,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/