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Pomona Pratt Institute HMC USC Oxy Scripps College MICA UC Berkeley Stanford Emory Northwestern UCLA| Claremont McKenna College | Rhode Island School of Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | RISD | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 34% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $279 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | RISD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island School of Design is larger than than Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (2,620 students vs. 1,389 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or RISD?
- Claremont McKenna College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Claremont McKenna than Rhode Island School of Design ($60,480.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claremont McKenna College than RISD ($28,701 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 22.8% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($15,234 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claremont McKenna College than Rhode Island School of Design (49% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 33.5% larger than aid received Rhode Island School of Design ($50,020 vs. $37,480)
Claremont McKenna vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College (1408) is 135 points higher than at RISD (1273)
- Incoming Claremont McKenna students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at RISD (29)
- Accepted freshman Claremont McKenna students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at RISD (3.71)
- RISD has a higher acceptance rate (17.4%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna or RISD? 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 RISD and Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than Rhode Island School of Design (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $46,700 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $51,100)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $12,033 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($14,967 vs. $27,000)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($154 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/