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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | RIC | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 92% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 860/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2026 |
Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 17% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | 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 PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (5,767 students vs. 4,043 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 22.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.1% higher at RIC than PennWest Edinboro ($25,014.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 17.7% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,660 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than PennWest Edinboro (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($6,998 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or PennWest Edinboro .
- The average SAT score at PennWest Edinboro (950) is 37 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming PennWest Edinboro students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at RIC (3.08)
PennWest Edinboro vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Rhode Island College (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $4,300 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,700)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/