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URI SHU KSU Roger Williams University USC Aiken Georgia State VSU Bryant University GS UC Merced University of West Georgia Endicott College| Augusta State University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | RIC | ||
| Location | Augusta, Georgia | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,767 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aug.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,416 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 92% |
Admission |
ASU | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,369 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.7% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.5% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 860/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $219 |
Diversity |
ASU | RIC | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 3% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
ASU | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 17% | ||
Campus |
ASU | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (5,767 students vs. 0 students)
ASU vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 110.1% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at RIC than Augusta State University ($25,014.00 vs. $16,416.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta State University are 33.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($10,250 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Augusta State University (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is ?% larger than aid received Augusta State University ($6,998 vs. $0)
ASU vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or ASU .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than ASU (54.7%)
ASU vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Augusta State University (44% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/