by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Providence worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Providence is ranked #3,156 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Rhode Island, it ranks #11 of 12 for value.
Among the majors Providence offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | #79 of 79 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #81 of 81 |
| History Education | #106 of 106 |
| Teacher Education | #106 of 106 |
| Biology Education | #160 of 160 |
| General Special Education | #162 of 162 |
| Special Education | #162 of 162 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #185 of 211 |
| Health Care Management | #224 of 225 |
| Healthcare Administration / Management | #224 of 225 |
Read the full Providence value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Providence College is ranked #2 out of #12 in Rhode Island for quality and #11 out of #12 for Rhode Island value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Providence financial aid page to be sure.
Providence College is ranked #3,156 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Providence College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Providence costs about $55,556. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $222,224 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $80,491 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $48,523 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $55,556 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $222,224 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Providence net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Providence costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Providence degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $321,964 | — | — |
| All Students | $222,224 | #3,156 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $194,092 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $321,964 | — | — |
| All Students | $222,224 | #11 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $194,092 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Providence shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $26,070 |
| $30K–$48K | $23,408 |
| $48K–$75K | $24,086 |
| $75K–$110K | $33,480 |
| Over $110K | $53,195 |
About 78% of Providence undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $32,482 per year. Get more details on the Providence financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Providence cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.