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Overview |
Excelsior University | RIC | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,833 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | excelsior.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Excelsior University | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 62% |
Admission |
Excelsior University | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Excelsior University | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Excelsior University | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,870 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $112 | $219 |
Diversity |
Excelsior University | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Excelsior University | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Excelsior University | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Excelsior University is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (15,833 students vs. 5,787 students)
Excelsior University vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Excelsior University or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at RIC than Excelsior University ($25,014.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Excelsior University (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($7,537 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Excelsior University or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Excelsior University .
Excelsior University vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Excelsior 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 Excelsior University.
- Excelsior University students graduate with a $10,330 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($10,870 vs. $21,200)
- Excelsior University graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($112 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Excelsior University 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/