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URI Stonehill College SHU Merrimack Roger Williams University Worcester State University Clark University Holy Cross Bryant University Endicott College Salve Regina University Johnson & Wales University-Providence| Assumption College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Assumption College | RIC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Assumption College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Assumption College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Assumption College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,059 students)
Assumption College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or RIC?
- Assumption College is 392.4% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.6% higher at Assumption College than Rhode Island College ($46,680.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Assumption College ($11,014 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 8.6% lower than costs at Assumption College ($13,414 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 331.1% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($32,492 vs. $7,537)
Assumption College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
Assumption College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption 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 Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Rhode Island College (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $15,800 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/