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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 | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIC | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,767 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
RIC | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,549 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,998 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 45% |
Admission |
RIC | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,988 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 4,045 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 860/1160 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
RIC | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $191 |
Diversity |
RIC | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
RIC | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 2% | ||
Campus |
RIC | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (5,767 students vs. 1,770 students)
RIC vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 231.6% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at LGCNHS than Rhode Island College ($31,438.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than LGCNHS ($11,549 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 56.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($13,719 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (92% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 5.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($6,998 vs. $6,657)
RIC vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or RIC .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
RIC vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and RIC.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $9,300 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $42,000)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $2,700 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($18,500 vs. $21,200)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($191 vs. $219)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/