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URI SHU Roger Williams University UMA Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence University of Southern Maine University of Maine Bridgewater State ECSU St. Joe's| Rhode Island College | Husson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIC | Husson University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Bangor, Maine | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,767 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | husson.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Husson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $15,717 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $15,717 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $8,604 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,549 | $19,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,998 | $6,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 78% |
Admission |
RIC | Husson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,988 | 1,509 | ||
| Admitted | 4,045 | 1,155 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 31.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1160 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2026 |
Academics |
RIC | Husson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Husson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| 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 | Husson University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 14% | NaN | ||
| 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 | Husson University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | - | ||
Campus |
RIC | Husson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Husson University based on total student enrollment (5,767 students vs. 0 students)
RIC vs. Husson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Husson University?
- Husson University is 65.8% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($15,717.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at RIC than Husson University ($25,014.00 vs. $15,717.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Husson University ($11,549 vs. $19,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Husson University are 59.4% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($8,604 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Husson University (92% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 14.4% larger than aid received Husson University ($6,998 vs. $6,119)
RIC vs. Husson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or Husson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Husson University or RIC .
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Husson University (3.06)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Husson University (76.5%)
RIC vs. Husson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or Husson University? 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 Husson University and RIC.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Husson University (44% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/