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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University Ithaca College| Curtis Institute of Music | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Curtis Institute of Music | RIC | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 151 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curtis.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curtis Institute of Music | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,000 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,005 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,831 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Curtis Institute of Music | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 414 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 40 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 82.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 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 | Dec 18, 2024 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Curtis Institute of Music | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 2:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curtis Institute of Music | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $219 |
Diversity |
Curtis Institute of Music | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Curtis Institute of Music | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Curtis Institute of Music | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Curtis Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 151 students)
Curtis Institute of Music vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curtis Institute of Music or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is ?% more expensive to attend than Curtis Institute of Music for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at RIC than Curtis Institute of Music ($25,014.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Curtis Institute of Music ($11,014 vs. $20,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 41.6% lower than costs at Curtis Institute of Music ($13,414 vs. $19,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curtis Institute of Music than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curtis Institute of Music students is 30.4% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($9,831 vs. $7,537)
Curtis Institute of Music vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curtis Institute of Music or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Curtis Institute of Music .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Curtis Institute of Music (9.7%)
Curtis Institute of Music vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curtis Institute of Music 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 Curtis Institute of Music.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/