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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| Plaza College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plaza College | RIC | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 62% |
Admission |
Plaza College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 322 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| 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 |
Plaza College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $219 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Plaza College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | 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 Plaza College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or RIC?
- Plaza College is 37.1% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at RIC than Plaza College ($25,014.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Plaza College ($11,014 vs. $17,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 91.6% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($7,000 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plaza College than Rhode Island College (90% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 10.5% larger than aid received Plaza College ($7,537 vs. $6,822)
Plaza College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Plaza College .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza College 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 Plaza College.
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $7,285 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($13,915 vs. $21,200)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($143 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/