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Overview |
Princeton | RISD | ||
| Location | Princeton, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | princeton.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Princeton | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,410 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,410 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,630 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,792 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 34% |
Admission |
Princeton | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,019 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.7% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.2% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Princeton | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Princeton | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $113,900 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $279 |
Diversity |
Princeton | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Princeton | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Princeton | RISD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than RISD based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 2,620 students)
Princeton vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Princeton or RISD?
- Princeton University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($57,410.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Princeton than Rhode Island School of Design ($57,410.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than RISD ($18,698 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 22.3% lower than costs at Princeton University ($15,234 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Princeton University than Rhode Island School of Design (61% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 59.5% larger than aid received Rhode Island School of Design ($59,792 vs. $37,480)
Princeton vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Princeton or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Princeton .
- The average SAT score at Princeton University (1490) is 217 points higher than at RISD (1273)
- Incoming Princeton students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at RISD (29)
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at RISD (3.71)
- RISD has a higher acceptance rate (17.4%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Princeton vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Princeton or RISD? 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 RISD and Princeton.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Rhode Island School of Design (96% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $62,800 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $51,100)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($7,500 vs. $27,000)
- Princeton graduates are paying $202 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($77 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Princeton students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/