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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| Gainesville State College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gainesville College | RIC | ||
| Location | Oakwood, Georgia | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,767 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsc.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gainesville College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,408 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 92% |
Admission |
Gainesville College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,538 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 2,509 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 860/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gainesville College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gainesville College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $219 |
Diversity |
Gainesville College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 3% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Gainesville College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 17% | ||
Campus |
Gainesville College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (5,767 students vs. 0 students)
Gainesville College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gainesville College or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 316.4% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.4% higher at RIC than Gainesville State College ($25,014.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 85.2% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($7,408 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Gainesville State College (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($6,998 vs. $0)
Gainesville College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gainesville College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Gainesville College .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than RIC (81.1%)
Gainesville College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gainesville 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 Gainesville College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/