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Overview |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | RIC | ||
| Location | S Portland, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 503 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kaplanuniversity.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,356 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,356 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,959 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 62% |
Admission |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | 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 |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,965 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $219 |
Diversity |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | 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 Purdue Global-Maine Campus based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 503 students)
Purdue Global-Maine Campus vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Global-Maine Campus or RIC?
- Purdue Global Maine Campus is 40.9% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($13,356.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.3% higher at RIC than Purdue Global Maine Campus ($25,014.00 vs. $13,356.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue Global Maine Campus are 170.5% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($4,959 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Purdue Global Maine Campus (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is ?% larger than aid received Purdue Global Maine Campus ($7,537 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Global-Maine Campus or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Purdue Global-Maine Campus .
Purdue Global-Maine Campus vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Global-Maine Campus 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 Purdue Global-Maine Campus.
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Purdue Global-Maine Campus graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,400)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $7,765 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Global-Maine Campus graduates. ($21,200 vs. $28,965)
- RIC graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Global-Maine Campus graduates. ($219 vs. $299)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Global-Maine Campus students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/