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Overview |
Syracuse | Providence | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 81% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Syracuse | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Syracuse | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 4,473 students)
Syracuse vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Providence?
- Syracuse University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Syracuse than Providence College ($58,440.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Syracuse University than Providence ($43,651 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 3.8% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,540 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Syracuse University (81% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Providence College ($34,737 vs. $30,971)
Syracuse vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Syracuse .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse 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 Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Syracuse University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $65,900)
- Providence College and Syracuse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College and Syracuse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/