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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 | Green Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIC | Green Mountain College | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Poultney, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 701 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | greenmtn.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Green Mountain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $35,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $35,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $11,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 0% |
Admission |
RIC | Green Mountain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | |||
| 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 | Green Mountain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Green Mountain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $237 |
Diversity |
RIC | Green Mountain College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 34% |
Students |
RIC | Green Mountain College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 78% | ||
Campus |
RIC | Green Mountain 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 Green Mountain College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 701 students)
RIC vs. Green Mountain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Green Mountain College?
- Green Mountain College is 275.1% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($35,560.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at Green Mountain College than Rhode Island College ($35,560.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Green Mountain College are 14.4% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,722 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Green Mountain College (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is ?% larger than aid received Green Mountain College ($7,537 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or Green Mountain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Green Mountain College or RIC .
RIC vs. Green Mountain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or Green Mountain 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 Green Mountain College and RIC.
- The graduation rate at RIC is the same as at Green Mountain College (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Green Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $34,400)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $1,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Green Mountain College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $23,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Green Mountain College graduates. ($219 vs. $237)
- More Green Mountain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/