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Overview |
University of Scranton | Providence | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Scranton | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
University of Scranton | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 90% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | 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 Scranton is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 4,473 students)
University of Scranton vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or Providence?
- Providence College is 14.2% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Providence than University of Scranton ($56,980.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Scranton than Providence ($35,526 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 0.3% lower than costs at Providence College ($16,490 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Providence College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 2.5% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($30,971 vs. $30,218)
University of Scranton vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or University of Scranton .
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Providence (3.47)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Providence (52.8%)
University of Scranton vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton 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 Scranton.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than University of Scranton (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $5,900 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $62,100)
- Providence College and University of Scranton graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College and University of Scranton graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/