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Overview |
BBC | RIC | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
BBC | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BBC | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $219 |
Diversity |
BBC | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
BBC | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 20% | ||
Campus |
BBC | 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or RIC?
- Clarks Summit University is 213.3% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at BBC than Rhode Island College ($29,700.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than BBC ($11,014 vs. $16,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 83.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($7,300 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 162.5% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($19,782 vs. $7,537)
BBC vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BBC or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or BBC .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than BBC (65.2%)
BBC vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC 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 BBC.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Rhode Island College (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $8,200 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $3,512 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($17,688 vs. $21,200)
- BBC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($182 vs. $219)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/