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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| Rhode Island College | College Unbound | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIC | College Unbound | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Providence, Rhode Island | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 285 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | collegeunbound.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | College Unbound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $9,984 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $9,984 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $16,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | $19,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $5,829 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 93% |
Admission |
RIC | College Unbound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
RIC | College Unbound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | College Unbound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | N/A |
Diversity |
RIC | College Unbound | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
RIC | College Unbound | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 67% | ||
Campus |
RIC | College Unbound | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than College Unbound based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 285 students)
RIC vs. College Unbound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or College Unbound?
- College Unbound is 5.3% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($9,984.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.5% higher at RIC than College Unbound ($25,014.00 vs. $9,984.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than College Unbound ($11,014 vs. $19,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 20.8% lower than costs at College Unbound ($13,414 vs. $16,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College Unbound than Rhode Island College (93% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 29.3% larger than aid received College Unbound ($7,537 vs. $5,829)
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or College Unbound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College Unbound or RIC .
RIC vs. College Unbound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or College Unbound? 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 College Unbound and RIC.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/