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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 | Johnson State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIC | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
RIC | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
RIC | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $246 |
Diversity |
RIC | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
RIC | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 47% | ||
Campus |
RIC | Johnson State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,779 students)
RIC vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Johnson State College?
- Johnson State College is 22.3% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($11,592.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Johnson State College than Rhode Island College ($25,680.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Johnson State College ($11,014 vs. $15,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson State College are 8.1% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,404 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than Rhode Island College (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 69% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($12,740 vs. $7,537)
RIC vs. Johnson State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or RIC .
- The average SAT score at Johnson State College (975) is 62 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming RIC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Johnson State College (18)
- Accepted freshman Johnson State College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Johnson State College (72.9%)
RIC vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or Johnson 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 Johnson State College and RIC.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Johnson State College (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $33,900)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $2,619 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson State College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $23,819)
- RIC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson State College graduates. ($219 vs. $246)
- More Johnson State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/