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Overview |
Neumann | RIC | ||
| Location | Aston, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,155 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neumann.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Neumann | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,900 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,900 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,707 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,623 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Neumann | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,501 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,992 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Neumann | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Neumann | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Neumann | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 8% |
Students |
Neumann | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Neumann | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,155 students)
Neumann vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Neumann or RIC?
- Neumann University is 257.6% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Neumann than Rhode Island College ($33,900.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Neumann ($11,014 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 23.8% lower than costs at Neumann University ($13,414 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 240% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($25,623 vs. $7,537)
Neumann vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Neumann or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Neumann .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island College (913) is 8 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Incoming Neumann students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Neumann students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Neumann (85.5%)
Neumann vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Neumann 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 Neumann.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Rhode Island College (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $2,600 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann 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/