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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Wilmington University Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University| Goldey Beacom College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | RIC | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 62% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Goldey-Beacom College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $219 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or RIC?
- Goldey Beacom College is 37.6% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($13,050.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.7% higher at RIC than Goldey Beacom College ($25,014.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Goldey-Beacom College ($11,014 vs. $13,454)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 15.6% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,600 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College than Rhode Island College (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goldey Beacom College students is 29.2% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($9,739 vs. $7,537)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College is higher than Rhode Island College (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $2,600 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $2,475 lower median federal student loan debt than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $23,675)
- RIC graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($219 vs. $244)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/