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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| Paier College of Art Inc | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Paier College of Art Inc | RIC | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 221 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paiercollegeofart.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paier College of Art Inc | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,032 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,032 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,425 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,264 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 62% |
Admission |
Paier College of Art Inc | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 110 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 105 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5%Open | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.7%Open | 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 | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Paier College of Art Inc | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paier College of Art Inc | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
Paier College of Art Inc | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Paier College of Art Inc | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Paier College of Art Inc | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Paier College of Art Inc based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 221 students)
Paier College of Art Inc vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paier College of Art Inc or RIC?
- Paier College of Art Inc is 132.4% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($22,032.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at RIC than Paier College of Art Inc ($25,014.00 vs. $22,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Paier College of Art Inc ($11,014 vs. $29,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 34.2% lower than costs at Paier College of Art Inc ($13,414 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Paier College of Art Inc (62% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 43.2% larger than aid received Paier College of Art Inc ($7,537 vs. $5,264)
Paier College of Art Inc vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paier College of Art Inc or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Paier College of Art Inc .
- Paier College of Art Inc has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than RIC (87.5%)
Paier College of Art Inc vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paier College of Art Inc 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 Paier College of Art Inc.
- The graduation rate at Paier College of Art Inc is higher than Rhode Island College (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Paier College of Art Inc graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $34,200)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Paier College of Art Inc graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Paier College of Art Inc graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paier College of Art Inc students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/