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Overview |
RIC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
RIC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
RIC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $274 |
Diversity |
RIC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
RIC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 28% | ||
Campus |
RIC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 3,082 students)
RIC vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 152.1% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at RIC than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($25,014.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than RIC ($10,022 vs. $11,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 46.6% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($9,150 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 213% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($23,589 vs. $7,537)
RIC vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or RIC .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (84.3%)
RIC vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and RIC.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (44% vs. 9%)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($219 vs. $274)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/