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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| Metropolitan College of New York | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCNY | RIC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 632 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcny.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNY | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,338 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,338 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,183 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,873 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
MCNY | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 113 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 74 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.1 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | 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 |
MCNY | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNY | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $356 | $219 |
Diversity |
MCNY | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
MCNY | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 20% | ||
Campus |
MCNY | 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 MCNY based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 632 students)
MCNY vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNY or RIC?
- Metropolitan College of New York is 104% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($19,338.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at RIC than Metropolitan College of New York ($25,014.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than MCNY ($11,014 vs. $22,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan College of New York are 19.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,200 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Metropolitan College of New York students is 70.8% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($12,873 vs. $7,537)
MCNY vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNY or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or MCNY .
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.98 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than MCNY (65.5%)
MCNY vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNY 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 MCNY.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (44% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $1,500 more per year than MCNY graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,500)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $13,300 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($21,200 vs. $34,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($219 vs. $356)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/