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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Southern New Hampshire University Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University| Granite State College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSC | RIC | ||
| Location | Concord, NH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | granite.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSC | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,536 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,880 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,828 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,850 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,318 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 62% |
Admission |
GSC | 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 |
GSC | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSC | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,384 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $219 |
Diversity |
GSC | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
GSC | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 20% | ||
Campus |
GSC | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 GSC based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,425 students)
GSC vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSC or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 25.8% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.7% higher at RIC than Granite State College ($25,014.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than GSC ($11,014 vs. $11,850)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 36.5% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($9,828 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Granite State College than Rhode Island College (85% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 41.7% larger than aid received Granite State College ($7,537 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, GSC or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or GSC .
GSC vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSC 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 GSC.
- The graduation rate at GSC is higher than Rhode Island College (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $5,500 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $6,816 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($14,384 vs. $21,200)
- GSC graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($148 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/