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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| Mount Ida College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount Ida College | RIC | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,555 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountida.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Ida College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,200 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,200 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,680 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,631 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,083 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 62% |
Admission |
Mount Ida College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,217 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,409 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 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 | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount Ida College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Ida College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Mount Ida College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Mount Ida College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
Mount Ida College | 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 Mount Ida College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,555 students)
Mount Ida College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Ida College or RIC?
- Mount Ida College is 260.7% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($34,200.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Mount Ida College than Rhode Island College ($34,200.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Mount Ida College ($11,014 vs. $27,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 2% lower than costs at Mount Ida College ($13,414 vs. $13,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Ida College than Rhode Island College (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Ida College students is 179.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($21,083 vs. $7,537)
Mount Ida College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Ida College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Mount Ida College .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island College (913) is 7 points higher than at Mount Ida College (906)
- Incoming Mount Ida College students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at RIC (19)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Mount Ida College (74.9%)
Mount Ida College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Ida College is the same as at Rhode Island College (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $900 more per year than Mount Ida College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,100)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Ida College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Ida College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Ida College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/