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Overview |
University of Portland | Providence | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,793 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #120 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | up.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Portland | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,352 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,352 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,172 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,717 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,657 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
University of Portland | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,122 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 9,364 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1228/1410 | 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 |
University of Portland | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Portland | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,313 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Portland | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
University of Portland | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 90% | ||
Campus |
University of Portland | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than University of Portland based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,793 students)
University of Portland vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Portland or Providence?
- Providence College is 11% more expensive to attend than University of Portland for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Providence than University of Portland ($56,980.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Portland than Providence ($33,717 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 3.8% lower than costs at University of Portland ($16,540 vs. $17,172)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Portland than Providence College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 8.7% larger than aid received Providence College ($33,657 vs. $30,971)
University of Portland vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Portland or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or University of Portland .
- Accepted freshman University of Portland students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Providence (3.47)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Providence (52.8%)
University of Portland vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Portland 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 University of Portland.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than University of Portland (85% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $9,000 more per year than University of Portland graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $59,000)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $2,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($24,313 vs. $27,000)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/