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Overview |
UConn | Providence | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 82% |
Admission |
UConn | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1250/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
UConn | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 90% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 4,635 students)
UConn vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Providence?
- Providence College is 266.3% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at Providence than University of Connecticut ($59,830.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Providence ($22,324 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 22.5% lower than costs at Providence College ($13,996 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than University of Connecticut (82% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 76.8% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($30,040 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or UConn .
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Providence (3.47)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Providence (48.7%)
UConn vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than University of Connecticut (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $6,000 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/