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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UNH Manchester RIC Providence UConn UD Quinnipiac University of Maine UMass University at Albany- SUNY UMass Dartmouth University of Connecticut-Stamford| Elmira College | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EC | URI | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #353 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
EC | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EC | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
EC | URI | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
EC | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 60% | ||
Campus |
EC | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or URI?
- Elmira College is 156.1% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $14,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at EC than University of Rhode Island ($36,152.00 vs. $33,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than EC ($20,964 vs. $24,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 6.5% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($13,990 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than University of Rhode Island (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 106.1% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($26,386 vs. $12,803)
EC vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or EC .
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than URI (77.1%)
EC vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC or URI? 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 URI and EC.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than Elmira College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $10,200 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $46,000)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($23,438 vs. $27,000)
- URI graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/