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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| College of Coastal Georgia | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
College of Coastal Georgia | RIC | ||
| Location | Brunswick, GA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,189 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccga.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Coastal Georgia | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,086 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,670 | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,148 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 92% |
Admission |
College of Coastal Georgia | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,548 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 2,510 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1165 | 860/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 5, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
College of Coastal Georgia | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Coastal Georgia | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,800 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $219 |
Diversity |
College of Coastal Georgia | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
College of Coastal Georgia | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
College of Coastal Georgia | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 College of Coastal Georgia based on total student enrollment (5,767 students vs. 3,189 students)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Coastal Georgia or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 269.9% more expensive to attend than College of Coastal Georgia for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.2% higher at RIC than College of Coastal Georgia ($25,014.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than College of Coastal Georgia ($11,549 vs. $12,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Coastal Georgia are 4.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($13,086 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than College of Coastal Georgia (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 13.8% larger than aid received College of Coastal Georgia ($6,998 vs. $6,148)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Coastal Georgia or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or College of Coastal Georgia .
- The average SAT score at College of Coastal Georgia (935) is 22 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming College of Coastal Georgia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman College of Coastal Georgia students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at RIC (3.08)
- College of Coastal Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than RIC (81.1%)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Coastal Georgia 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 College of Coastal Georgia.
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $8,600 more per year than College of Coastal Georgia graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $33,400)
- College of Coastal Georgia students graduate with a $4,400 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($16,800 vs. $21,200)
- College of Coastal Georgia graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($173 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Coastal Georgia students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/