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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bates Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State Bowdoin College ECSU KSC Salem State University| Colby Sawyer College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | RIC | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,364 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,364 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,202 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,913 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,751 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,366 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby-Sawyer | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 8% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 943 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or RIC?
- Colby Sawyer College is 389% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.4% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Rhode Island College ($46,364.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Colby-Sawyer ($11,014 vs. $28,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 22% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($13,414 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 403% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($37,913 vs. $7,537)
Colby-Sawyer vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Colby-Sawyer .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Colby-Sawyer (78%)
Colby-Sawyer vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer 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 Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer is higher than Rhode Island College (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Colby Sawyer College earn on average $2,900 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/