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Overview |
SUNYIT | Providence | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #257 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNYIT | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,830 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,008 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,799 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,497 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 81% |
Admission |
SUNYIT | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,384 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1400 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNYIT | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNYIT | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNYIT | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
SUNYIT | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 90% | ||
Campus |
SUNYIT | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,842 students)
SUNYIT vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNYIT or Providence?
- Providence College is 705.9% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.6% higher at Providence than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($56,980.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Providence ($13,799 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome are 18.1% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,008 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Providence College (89% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 226.1% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($30,971 vs. $9,497)
SUNYIT vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNYIT or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or SUNYIT .
- Accepted freshman SUNYIT students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Providence (3.47)
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Providence (52.8%)
SUNYIT vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNYIT 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 SUNYIT.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $14,800 more per year than SUNYIT graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNYIT graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNYIT students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/