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URI SHU Roger Williams University UVM Saint Michael's College Bryant University Middlebury Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University| Rhode Island College | Castleton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIC | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,767 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | #1046 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,549 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,998 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
RIC | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,988 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,045 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1160 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
RIC | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
RIC | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
RIC | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 51% | ||
Campus |
RIC | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (5,767 students vs. 2,363 students)
RIC vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 24.8% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Castleton State College than Rhode Island College ($28,800.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 10.6% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,404 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Castleton State College (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is ?% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($6,998 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or RIC .
- The average SAT score at Castleton State College (959) is 46 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Castleton State College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Castleton State College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at RIC (3.08)
RIC vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and RIC.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than Rhode Island College (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,600)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $3,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $25,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/