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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| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | RIC | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 245 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pcad.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,750 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,750 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,665 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,649 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,038 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 562 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 249 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| 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 |
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | 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 Pennsylvania College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 245 students)
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design or RIC?
- Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is 192.7% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($27,750.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design than Rhode Island College ($27,750.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design ($11,014 vs. $26,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are 15% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,665 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Art and Design students is 73% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($13,038 vs. $7,537)
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Pennsylvania College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Pennsylvania College of Art and Design students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (44.3%)
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design 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 Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is higher than Rhode Island College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $13,300 more per year than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $28,700)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pennsylvania College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/