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URI SHU Roger Williams University Wagner College Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Delaware State University Bridgewater State Lehman ECSU Brooklyn College| CUNY College of Staten Island | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Staten Island | RIC | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
Staten Island | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Staten Island | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $219 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Staten Island | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 5,787 students)
Staten Island vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at RIC than CUNY College of Staten Island ($25,014.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than RIC ($7,217 vs. $11,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 49.5% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($13,414 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Rhode Island College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY College of Staten Island students is 7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($8,061 vs. $7,537)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Staten Island vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island 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 Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Rhode Island College (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $3,100 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $42,000)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $7,213 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($13,987 vs. $21,200)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($144 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/