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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| Boricua College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Boricua College | RIC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 461 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boricuacollege.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boricua College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,000 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,000 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,750 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,214 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,307 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 62% |
Admission |
Boricua College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Boricua College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boricua College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,890 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $81 | $219 |
Diversity |
Boricua College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 82% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Boricua College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Boricua College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Boricua College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 461 students)
Boricua College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boricua College or RIC?
- Boricua College is 26.6% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($12,000.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.4% higher at RIC than Boricua College ($25,014.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Boricua College ($11,014 vs. $14,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boricua College are 133.3% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($5,750 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boricua College than Rhode Island College (94% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boricua College students is 23.5% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($9,307 vs. $7,537)
Which college is harder to get into, Boricua College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Boricua College .
Boricua College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boricua 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 Boricua College.
- The graduation rate at Boricua College is higher than Rhode Island College (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Boricua College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $33,700)
- Boricua College students graduate with a $13,310 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($7,890 vs. $21,200)
- Boricua College graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($81 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boricua College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/