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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UNH Manchester RIC Providence UConn UD Quinnipiac University of Maine UMass University at Albany- SUNY UMass Dartmouth University of Connecticut-Stamford| New England Institute of Technology | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New England Tech | URI | ||
| Location | Warwick, RI | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,850 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #353 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neit.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
New England Tech | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,225 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,225 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,040 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,714 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,646 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
New England Tech | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,530 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 1,840 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7%Open | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8%Open | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
New England Tech | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New England Tech | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $242 |
Diversity |
New England Tech | URI | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
New England Tech | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 60% | ||
Campus |
New England Tech | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than New England Tech based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 1,850 students)
New England Tech vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New England Tech or URI?
- New England Institute of Technology is 135.4% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($33,225.00 vs. $14,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at URI than New England Institute of Technology ($33,512.00 vs. $33,225.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than New England Tech ($20,964 vs. $36,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 14.4% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($14,900 vs. $17,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than New England Institute of Technology (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 9.9% larger than aid received New England Institute of Technology ($12,803 vs. $11,646)
New England Tech vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New England Tech or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or New England Tech .
- URI has a higher acceptance rate (77.1%) than New England Tech (72.7%)
New England Tech vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New England Tech or URI? 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 URI and New England Tech.
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $13,300 more per year than New England Tech graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $42,900)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,438 lower median federal student loan debt than URI graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,438)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than URI graduates. ($206 vs. $242)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/