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Overview |
Anna Maria College | RIC | ||
| Location | Paxton, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | annamaria.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anna Maria College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,410 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,410 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,640 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,894 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,503 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Anna Maria College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,445 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.94 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Anna Maria College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anna Maria College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $219 |
Diversity |
Anna Maria College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Anna Maria College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Anna Maria College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Anna Maria College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,436 students)
Anna Maria College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anna Maria College or RIC?
- Anna Maria College is 305.1% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($38,410.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Anna Maria College than Rhode Island College ($38,410.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Anna Maria College ($11,014 vs. $23,894)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 24% lower than costs at Anna Maria College ($13,414 vs. $16,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anna Maria College students is 344.5% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($33,503 vs. $7,537)
Anna Maria College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anna Maria College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Anna Maria College .
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Anna Maria College (2.94)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Anna Maria College (69.6%)
Anna Maria College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anna Maria College or RIC? 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 RIC and Anna Maria College.
- The graduation rate at Anna Maria College is higher than Rhode Island College (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Anna Maria College earn on average $2,600 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $3,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Anna Maria College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $25,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Anna Maria College graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anna Maria College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/