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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 | Southern Vermont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIC | SVC | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 0% |
Admission |
RIC | SVC | ||
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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 | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
RIC | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 26% |
Students |
RIC | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 66% | ||
Campus |
RIC | SVC | ||
| 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 SVC based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 351 students)
RIC vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or SVC?
- Southern Vermont College is 166.2% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($25,236.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at SVC than Rhode Island College ($25,236.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 21.9% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,000 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Southern Vermont College (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($7,537 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or RIC .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island College (913) is 19 points higher than at SVC (894)
- Incoming RIC students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at SVC (19)
RIC vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or SVC? 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 SVC and RIC.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Southern Vermont College (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $3,400 more per year than SVC graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,600)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than SVC graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than SVC graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/