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Overview |
UOP | Providence | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,277 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,918 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,918 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,420 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,164 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,322 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
UOP | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,891 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 5,492 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1423 | 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 |
UOP | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
UOP | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UOP | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 90% | ||
Campus |
UOP | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Pacific is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (6,277 students vs. 4,473 students)
UOP vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or Providence?
- Providence College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than UOP for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $52,918.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Providence than University of the Pacific ($56,980.00 vs. $52,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than Providence ($28,164 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 14.7% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,420 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Pacific than Providence College (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 23.7% larger than aid received Providence College ($38,322 vs. $30,971)
UOP vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or UOP .
- Accepted freshman UOP students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Providence (3.47)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Providence (52.8%)
UOP vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP 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 UOP.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than University of the Pacific (85% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $13,400 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $68,000)
- University of the Pacific students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- UOP graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/