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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| Macon State College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macon State | RIC | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 62% |
Admission |
Macon State | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Macon State | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 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 |
Macon State | RIC | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 29% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 71% | ||
| 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 |
Macon State | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 316.4% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.4% higher at RIC than Macon State College ($25,014.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 98.7% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($6,750 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Macon State College (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($7,537 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Macon State College (44% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/