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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| Fisher College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher College | RIC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 62% |
Admission |
Fisher College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fisher College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $219 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 8% |
Students |
Fisher College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Fisher College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,421 students)
Fisher College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or RIC?
- Fisher College is 249.6% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Fisher College than Rhode Island College ($33,150.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Fisher College ($11,014 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 29.3% lower than costs at Fisher College ($13,414 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Rhode Island College (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 237.1% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($25,406 vs. $7,537)
Fisher College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Fisher College .
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Fisher College (74.2%)
Fisher College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher College 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 Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Rhode Island College (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $2,013 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($19,187 vs. $21,200)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($198 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/