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URI Bowie State University SHU Roger Williams University Morgan State UMES Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State NSU ECSU| Coppin State University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coppin | RIC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,836 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,492 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,746 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,562 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,097 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 62% |
Admission |
Coppin | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,299 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Coppin | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $219 |
Diversity |
Coppin | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Coppin | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Coppin based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,006 students)
Coppin vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 96.1% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.7% higher at RIC than Coppin State University ($25,014.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than RIC ($8,562 vs. $11,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 14.2% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,746 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Rhode Island College (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 73.8% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($13,097 vs. $7,537)
Coppin vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Coppin .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island College (913) is 25 points higher than at Coppin (888)
- Incoming RIC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Coppin (18)
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Coppin (45%)
Coppin vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin 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 Coppin.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Coppin State University (44% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,300)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $1,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Coppin graduates. ($21,200 vs. $22,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Coppin graduates. ($219 vs. $232)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/