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Fairfield University Pratt Institute Holy Cross Fordham Bentley BC URI UConn Syracuse Villanova MICA UMass| Providence College | Rhode Island School of Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Providence | RISD | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,473 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,980 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,980 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,540 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,970 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,971 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 34% |
Admission |
Providence | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,129 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 5,874 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1420 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Providence | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Providence | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Providence | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Providence | RISD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than RISD based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,620 students)
Providence vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or RISD?
- Providence College is 1% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Providence than Rhode Island School of Design ($56,980.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island School of Design than Providence ($39,800 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 8.6% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,234 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Rhode Island School of Design (81% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 21% larger than aid received Providence College ($37,480 vs. $30,971)
Providence vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Providence .
- Accepted freshman RISD students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than RISD (17.4%)
Providence vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence 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 Providence.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than Providence College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $16,900 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $51,100)
- Rhode Island School of Design and Providence graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rhode Island School of Design and Providence graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/