UD vs. Providence

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Delaware in Newark, DE with Providence College in Providence, RI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Delaware is larger than Providence based on total student enrollment (24,412 students vs. 4,666 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Delaware is located in Newark, DE (Large Suburban setting); Providence College is in Providence, RI (Midsize City setting).
• University of Delaware is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Providence College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Delaware 16:1; Providence College 11:1.

UD vs. Providence Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UD or Providence? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Providence ($19,139 vs. $48,618).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 13.8% lower than at Providence College ($15,386 vs. $17,840).
• Providence College is 278% more expensive for in-state tuition than UD (about $46,740 more per year; $63,550.00 vs. $16,810.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 53.5% higher at Providence than at University of Delaware (about $22,150 more per year; $63,550.00 vs. $41,400.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Delaware than at Providence College (91% vs. 83%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 139.6% larger than aid received by University of Delaware students ($31,873 vs. $13,302).

UD vs. Providence Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UD or Providence? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Providence and UD.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Providence College (1320) is 40 points higher than at UD (1280).
• Incoming UD students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 30) as students at Providence (30).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Delaware 1190/1370; Providence College 1250/1390.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Delaware 28/32; Providence College 29/32.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UD - Test optional; Providence - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UD Jan 15, 2027; Providence Jan 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UD students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Providence (3.47).
• UD has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Providence (50.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.7% at UD vs. 19.2% at Providence.

UD vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UD and Providence? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Providence College's six-year graduation rate (85%) is higher than University of Delaware's (78%).
• Graduates from Providence College earn a median of about $6,700 more per year than UD graduates about ten years after starting college ($68,000 vs. $61,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Delaware graduates have a $2,797 lower median loan debt than Providence graduates ($24,203 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, UD graduates have an estimated $29 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Providence graduates ($250 vs. $279).
• More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.