Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce and University of Puerto Rico are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. PUCPR is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Ponce, PR and UPRB is a four-year, public school located in Bayamon, PR.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | vs. | University of Puerto Rico |
|---|---|---|
| Ponce, Puerto Rico | Location | Bayamon, Puerto Rico |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Doctoral / Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| $6,650 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$6,284
Out-Of-State$6,284 |
| 90% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 87% |
| $8,479 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $6,447 |
| 98.08 % | Acceptance Rates | 35.33 % |
| 32.03 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 77.90 % |
| 1,300 | SAT Score | - |
| - | ACT Score | - |
| 49 % | Graduation Rate | 37 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 4 % |
| 83 % | Retention Rate | 78 % |
| 5,568 | Student Population | 2,851 |
| 195 | Number of Faculties | 142 |
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Placement services |