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URI BSU SHU Roger Williams University Purdue Calumet Bryant University Notre Dame College Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State Indiana Tech Northern Illinois| Purdue University North Central Campus | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue North Central | RIC | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 62% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $219 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 5,787 students)
Purdue North Central vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at RIC than Purdue University North Central Campus ($25,014.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than RIC ($7,832 vs. $11,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 81.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($7,380 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Purdue University North Central Campus (62% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 5.1% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($7,537 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University North Central Campus (943) is 30 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Purdue North Central students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Purdue North Central students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (44% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $100 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,900)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $3,636 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($21,200 vs. $24,836)
- RIC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($219 vs. $256)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/