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Haverford College Amherst Fairfield University Williams Vassar Holy Cross Fordham Bentley Bryn Mawr BC Johns Hopkins URI| Swarthmore College | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Swarthmore | Providence | ||
| Location | Swarthmore, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,625 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #40 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swarthmore.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Swarthmore | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,928 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,928 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,026 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,715 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,703 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 81% |
Admission |
Swarthmore | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,707 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,019 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1560 | 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 4, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Swarthmore | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Swarthmore | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,800 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Swarthmore | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Swarthmore | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Swarthmore | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Swarthmore based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 1,625 students)
Swarthmore vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Swarthmore or Providence?
- Swarthmore College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($58,928.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Swarthmore than Providence College ($58,928.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Swarthmore College than Providence ($20,715 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 9% lower than costs at Swarthmore College ($16,540 vs. $18,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Swarthmore College (81% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Swarthmore College students is 54% larger than aid received Providence College ($47,703 vs. $30,971)
Swarthmore vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Swarthmore or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Swarthmore .
- Accepted freshman Swarthmore students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Swarthmore (6.9%)
Swarthmore vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore.
- The graduation rate at Swarthmore is higher than Providence College (95% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Swarthmore graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $65,800)
- Swarthmore College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Swarthmore graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Swarthmore graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/