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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University Ithaca College| Becker College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Becker College | RIC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1027 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | becker.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Becker College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 62% |
Admission |
Becker College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Becker College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Becker College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $219 |
Diversity |
Becker College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Becker College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Becker 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 Becker College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,675 students)
Becker College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Becker College or RIC?
- Becker College is 282.9% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Becker College than Rhode Island College ($36,300.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 2.9% lower than costs at Becker College ($13,414 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Becker College (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($7,537 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Becker College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Becker College .
- The average SAT score at Becker College (1009) is 96 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Becker College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Becker College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at RIC (3.08)
Becker College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Becker 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 Becker College.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Becker College (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $4,600 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($219 vs. $274)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/