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Overview |
Brooklyn College | RISD | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 2,540 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #90 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $58,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $58,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $42,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $36,743 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 33% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 7,126 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 13.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 51.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 1370/1540 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | RISD | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than RISD based on total student enrollment (13,935 students vs. 2,540 students)
Brooklyn College vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or RISD?
- Rhode Island School of Design is 746.9% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($58,690.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 294.4% higher at RISD than CUNY Brooklyn College ($58,690.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than RISD ($4,105 vs. $42,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 37.5% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($15,850 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Rhode Island School of Design (88% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 295.5% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($36,743 vs. $9,290)
Brooklyn College vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island School of Design (1273) is 158 points higher than at Brooklyn College (1115)
- Accepted freshman RISD students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Brooklyn College has a higher acceptance rate (53.7%) than RISD (13.8%)
Brooklyn College vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (87% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island School of Design earn on average $3,200 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $16,618 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($10,382 vs. $27,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $172 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($107 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/