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Overview |
Yale | Providence | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,776 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #6 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,250 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,250 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,647 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,523 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 81% |
Admission |
Yale | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,060 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Yale | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $279 |
Diversity |
Yale | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Yale | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Yale | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yale University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (14,776 students vs. 4,473 students)
Yale vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or Providence?
- Yale University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Yale than Providence College ($62,250.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than Providence ($18,647 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 11.5% lower than costs at Yale University ($16,540 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Yale University (81% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 105.1% larger than aid received Providence College ($63,523 vs. $30,971)
Yale vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Yale .
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Yale (4.6%)
Yale vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale 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 Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than Providence College (97% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $50,400 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $68,000)
- Yale University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Yale graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Yale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/