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Overview |
Penn | Providence | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,201 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #23 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | upenn.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,212 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,212 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,888 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,123 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,175 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 81% |
Admission |
Penn | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,588 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,549 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1570 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $123,600 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,633 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Penn | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Penn | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 4,473 students)
Penn vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn or Providence?
- Providence College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Providence than University of Pennsylvania ($56,980.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Providence ($26,123 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 8.1% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($16,540 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than University of Pennsylvania (81% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 84.6% larger than aid received Providence College ($57,175 vs. $30,971)
Penn vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Penn .
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Penn (6.5%)
Penn vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn 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 Penn.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Providence College (96% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $55,600 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $68,000)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $6,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($20,633 vs. $27,000)
- Penn graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/