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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| New England Institute of Technology | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New England Tech | RIC | ||
| Location | Warwick, RI | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,850 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neit.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
New England Tech | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,225 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,225 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,040 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,714 | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,646 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 92% |
Admission |
New England Tech | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,530 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 1,840 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7%Open | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8%Open | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 860/1160 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
New England Tech | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New England Tech | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $219 |
Diversity |
New England Tech | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
New England Tech | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 17% | ||
Campus |
New England Tech | 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 New England Tech based on total student enrollment (5,767 students vs. 1,850 students)
New England Tech vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New England Tech or RIC?
- New England Institute of Technology is 250.4% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($33,225.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at New England Tech than Rhode Island College ($33,225.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than New England Tech ($11,549 vs. $36,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 24.2% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($13,719 vs. $17,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than New England Institute of Technology (92% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England Institute of Technology students is 66.4% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($11,646 vs. $6,998)
New England Tech vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New England Tech or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or New England Tech .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than New England Tech (72.7%)
New England Tech vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New England Tech 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 New England Tech.
- Graduates from New England Institute of Technology earn on average $900 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $42,000)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,200)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($206 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/