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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 | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIC | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,767 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,549 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,998 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
RIC | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,988 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 4,045 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1160 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
RIC | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| 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 | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 5% | ||
| 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 | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 14% | ||
Campus |
RIC | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (8,679 students vs. 5,767 students)
RIC vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Purdue Northwest?
- Rhode Island College is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at RIC than Purdue University Northwest ($25,014.00 vs. $14,795.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than RIC ($9,637 vs. $11,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 50.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($9,097 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Purdue University Northwest (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 9% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($6,998 vs. $6,420)
RIC vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or RIC .
- Accepted freshman Purdue Northwest students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
RIC vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and RIC.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/