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Overview |
Eastern University | RIC | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,981 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,760 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,760 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,168 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,900 | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,308 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 92% |
Admission |
Eastern University | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,852 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 2,670 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 860/1160 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern University | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $219 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Eastern University | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | 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
- Eastern University is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 5,767 students)
Eastern University vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or RIC?
- Eastern University is 287.7% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($36,760.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at Eastern University than Rhode Island College ($36,760.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Eastern University ($11,549 vs. $21,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 4.2% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($13,168 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Eastern University (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 347.4% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($31,308 vs. $6,998)
Eastern University vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 113 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than RIC (81.1%)
Eastern University vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Rhode Island College (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $3,900 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($219 vs. $274)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/