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Overview |
RIC | Marlboro College | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Marlboro, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 142 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | marlboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Marlboro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $12,595 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 0% |
Admission |
RIC | Marlboro 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 | Marlboro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Marlboro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $31,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
RIC | Marlboro College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 14% |
Students |
RIC | Marlboro College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 84% | ||
Campus |
RIC | Marlboro 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 Marlboro College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 142 students)
RIC vs. Marlboro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Marlboro College?
- Marlboro College is 179.5% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Marlboro College than Rhode Island College ($26,500.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marlboro College are 6.5% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,595 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Marlboro College (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is ?% larger than aid received Marlboro College ($7,537 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or Marlboro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marlboro College or RIC .
RIC vs. Marlboro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or Marlboro 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 Marlboro College and RIC.
- The graduation rate at Marlboro College is higher than Rhode Island College (66% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Marlboro College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $31,400)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Marlboro College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Marlboro College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Marlboro College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/