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URI SHU Berklee School of Music Roger Williams University Juilliard Manhattan School of Music Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University| New England College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NEC | RIC | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 62% |
Admission |
NEC | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| 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 |
NEC | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
NEC | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
NEC | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 20% | ||
Campus |
NEC | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,852 students)
NEC vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or RIC?
- New England College is 323.8% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.6% higher at NEC than Rhode Island College ($40,178.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than NEC ($11,014 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 25.3% lower than costs at New England College ($13,414 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Rhode Island College (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 288.4% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($29,272 vs. $7,537)
NEC vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or NEC .
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than RIC (87.5%)
NEC vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC 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 NEC.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than New England College (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $2,600 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,400)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/