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Overview |
RIC | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
RIC | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
RIC | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
RIC | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
RIC | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 86% | ||
Campus |
RIC | Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,872 students)
RIC vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 377.3% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.9% higher at Salve Regina University than Rhode Island College ($45,250.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Salve Regina University ($11,014 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 23% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($13,414 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 255.4% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($26,787 vs. $7,537)
RIC vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or RIC .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
RIC vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and RIC.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Rhode Island College (73% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $12,300 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/