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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| Hesser College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hesser College | RIC | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 751 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hesser.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hesser College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,000 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,600 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,834 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,505 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 62% |
Admission |
Hesser College | 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 applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hesser College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hesser College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,701 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $219 |
Diversity |
Hesser College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Hesser College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
Hesser College | 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 Hesser College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 751 students)
Hesser College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hesser College or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Hesser College for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.9% higher at RIC than Hesser College ($25,014.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Hesser College ($11,014 vs. $11,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hesser College are 139.5% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($5,600 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hesser College than Rhode Island College (68% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 36.9% larger than aid received Hesser College ($7,537 vs. $5,505)
Which college is harder to get into, Hesser College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Hesser College .
Hesser College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hesser 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 Hesser College.
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Hesser College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $33,000)
- Hesser College students graduate with a $1,499 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($19,701 vs. $21,200)
- Hesser College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($203 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hesser College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/