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URI Dean College SHU Roger Williams University Endicott College Bridgewater State Bryant University Regis College Merrimack Stonehill College Johnson & Wales University-Providence ECSU| Curry College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Curry College | RIC | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
Curry College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Curry College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
Curry College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Curry College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | 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 Curry College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,052 students)
Curry College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or RIC?
- Curry College is 347.6% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at Curry College than Rhode Island College ($42,440.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Curry College ($11,014 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 27% lower than costs at Curry College ($13,414 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than Rhode Island College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 290.1% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($29,402 vs. $7,537)
Curry College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Curry College .
- The average SAT score at Curry College (941) is 28 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Curry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Curry College (87.5%)
Curry College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry College 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Curry College is higher than Rhode Island College (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $8,700 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/