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Overview |
UD | Providence | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 82% |
Admission |
UD | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UD | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UD | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 90% | ||
Campus |
UD | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 4,635 students)
UD vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Providence?
- Providence College is 326.1% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at Providence than University of Delaware ($59,830.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Providence ($17,716 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 15.6% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,838 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Providence College (87% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 131.1% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($30,040 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or UD .
- Accepted 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 (65.1%) than Providence (48.7%)
UD vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than University of Delaware (85% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $6,700 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans 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/