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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| Daniel Webster College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DWC | RIC | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 741 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwc.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
DWC | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,630 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,630 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,354 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,109 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,282 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 62% |
Admission |
DWC | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 815 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 505 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DWC | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DWC | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
DWC | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
DWC | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
DWC | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than DWC based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 741 students)
DWC vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DWC or RIC?
- Daniel Webster College is 64.9% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($15,630.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at RIC than Daniel Webster College ($25,014.00 vs. $15,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than DWC ($11,014 vs. $17,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Daniel Webster College are 18.1% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,354 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Daniel Webster College than Rhode Island College (82% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Daniel Webster College students is 49.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($11,282 vs. $7,537)
DWC vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DWC or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or DWC .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than DWC (62%)
DWC vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DWC 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 DWC.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Daniel Webster College (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Daniel Webster College earn on average $16,900 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($58,900 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than DWC graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than DWC graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More DWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/