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Hamilton College Colgate Fairfield University Skidmore College Haverford College Tufts Barnard NYU Middlebury Amherst Wellesley Swarthmore| Vassar College | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Vassar | Providence | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 81% |
Admission |
Vassar | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Vassar | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Vassar | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,459 students)
Vassar vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Providence?
- Vassar College is 12% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Vassar than Providence College ($63,840.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Providence ($30,603 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 0.1% lower than costs at Vassar College ($16,540 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Vassar College (81% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 62.1% larger than aid received Providence College ($50,193 vs. $30,971)
Vassar vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Vassar .
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Providence College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $11,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($15,780 vs. $27,000)
- Vassar graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($163 vs. $279)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/