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Cal Poly vs. Providence

The following statements compare California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and Providence College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Providence's tuition ($63,550) is more expensive than Cal Poly ($33,230).
  • Cal Poly's acceptance rate (31.32%) is lower than Providence (50.89%).
  • Cal Poly has higher yield (24.61%) than Providence (19.19%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,330.
  • Providence's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Cal Poly (19 to 1).
  • Cal Poly (23,069 students) is larger than Providence (4,666 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Providence ($32,482) has higher amount of financial aid than Cal Poly ($12,264).
  • Both schools have same graduation rate of 86%.
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$12,161 In-State
$33,230 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,264
Test Scores
Admission
31.32% Acceptance Rate
24.61% Yield
Enrollment
22,033 Undergraduate
1,036 Graduate
127 Online Students
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
931 Faculties (full-time)
2,503 Staffs (full-time)
$113,970 Faculty Salary
$90,324 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Providence College

Providence College

Private, 4 years • Providence, RI #3 in Rhode Island more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$63,550
Financial Aid
$32,482
Test Scores
1,330 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
50.89% Acceptance Rate
19.19% Yield
Enrollment
4,236 Undergraduate
430 Graduate
45 Online Students
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
94% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
347 Faculties (full-time)
951 Staffs (full-time)
$109,712 Faculty Salary
$97,326 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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