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Overview |
University of St Thomas | Providence | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,025 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,930 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,930 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,587 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,137 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,284 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,481 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 7,300 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 St Thomas | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 90% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 4,473 students)
University of St Thomas vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or Providence?
- Providence College is 16.5% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Providence than University of St Thomas ($56,980.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Providence ($30,137 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 31.4% lower than costs at Providence College ($12,587 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than Providence College (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 4.2% larger than aid received Providence College ($32,284 vs. $30,971)
University of St Thomas vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or University of St Thomas .
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Providence (3.47)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Providence (52.8%)
University of St Thomas vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas 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 St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than University of St Thomas (85% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $6,000 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $62,000)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas 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/