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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State Drew University ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University| College of Saint Elizabeth | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | RIC | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
CSE | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSE | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $219 |
Diversity |
CSE | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
CSE | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CSE | 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or RIC?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 247% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at CSE than Rhode Island College ($32,900.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than CSE ($11,014 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 5.3% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,744 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Rhode Island College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 296.8% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($29,905 vs. $7,537)
CSE vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or CSE .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island College (913) is 107 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman CSE students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Rhode Island College (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $3,500 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $3,800 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($21,200 vs. $25,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/