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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 | Somerset Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIC | Somerset Christian College | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Zarephath, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 558 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | somerset.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Somerset Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $22,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $22,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | $21,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $13,603 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 91% |
Admission |
RIC | Somerset Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | Open | ||
| 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 | Somerset Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Somerset Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
RIC | Somerset Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
RIC | Somerset Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 25% | ||
Campus |
RIC | Somerset Christian College | ||
| 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 Somerset Christian College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 558 students)
RIC vs. Somerset Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Somerset Christian College?
- Somerset Christian College is 142.3% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($22,968.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at RIC than Somerset Christian College ($25,014.00 vs. $22,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Somerset Christian College ($11,014 vs. $21,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Somerset Christian College are 11.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,000 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Somerset Christian College than Rhode Island College (91% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Somerset Christian College students is 80.5% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($13,603 vs. $7,537)
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or Somerset Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Somerset Christian College or RIC .
RIC vs. Somerset Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or Somerset Christian 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 Somerset Christian College and RIC.
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $3,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Somerset Christian College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $25,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Somerset Christian College graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Somerset Christian College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/