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Overview |
York | RIC | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
York | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
York | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $219 |
Diversity |
York | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
York | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
York | 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 York College is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 5,787 students)
York vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 36.8% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at RIC than CUNY York College ($25,014.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than RIC ($6,670 vs. $11,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 33.6% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($13,414 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Rhode Island College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is 19.9% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($9,036 vs. $7,537)
York vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or York .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island College (913) is 28 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than York (59.1%)
York vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than CUNY York College (44% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $1,200 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,000)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $12,400 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($8,800 vs. $21,200)
- York graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($90 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/