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CU Boulder CU Denver Fairfield University Holy Cross Fordham Bentley BC URI UConn Syracuse Colorado State Colorado School of Mines| University of Denver | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | Providence | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
DU | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DU | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
DU | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
DU | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 90% | ||
Campus |
DU | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 4,473 students)
DU vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Providence?
- Providence College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than DU for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $55,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Providence than University of Denver ($56,980.00 vs. $55,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Denver than Providence ($42,423 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Denver are 6.9% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,470 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver than Providence College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 0.1% larger than aid received University of Denver ($30,971 vs. $30,954)
DU vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or DU .
- Accepted freshman DU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Providence (3.47)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Providence (52.8%)
DU vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than University of Denver (85% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $4,600 more per year than DU graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $63,400)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- DU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/