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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UNC Chapel Hill UNH Manchester JMU Tennessee RIC| Appalachian State University | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | URI | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 97% |
Admission |
ASU | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $242 |
Diversity |
ASU | URI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
ASU | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 59% | ||
Campus |
ASU | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than URI based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 17,473 students)
ASU vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 220.3% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($13,586.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.4% higher at URI than Appalachian State University ($32,068.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than URI ($13,084 vs. $20,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 17.3% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($11,582 vs. $13,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than Appalachian State University (97% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 78.1% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($13,257 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 80 points higher than at URI (1077)
- Incoming ASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at URI (24)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at URI (3.58)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than URI (76.4%)
ASU vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or URI? 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 URI and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than University of Rhode Island (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $14,600 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $2,938 lower median federal student loan debt than URI graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,438)
- ASU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than URI graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/