Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Fairfield University Holy Cross Fordham Bentley BC URI UConn Syracuse Villanova UMass Saint Joseph's University Seton Hall University| SUNY Polytechnic Institute | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
SUNY Poly | Providence | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | providence.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
SUNY Poly | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $59,830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,646 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,137 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 82% |
Admission |
SUNY Poly | Providence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,936 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 3,872 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY Poly | Providence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
SUNY Poly | 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 |
SUNY Poly | Providence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 6% | ||
| 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 |
SUNY Poly | Providence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 95% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 90% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Poly | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 2,704 students)
SUNY Poly vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Poly or Providence?
- Providence College is 746.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.6% higher at Providence than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($59,830.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Providence ($14,646 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 16.3% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,750 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Providence College (90% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 269.2% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($30,040 vs. $8,137)
SUNY Poly vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Poly or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or SUNY Poly .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Providence (3.47)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Providence (48.7%)
SUNY Poly vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Poly 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 SUNY Poly.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $14,800 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Poly 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 SUNY Poly 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/