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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 | Sterling College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIC | Sterling College | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Craftsbury Common, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 101 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | sterlingcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Sterling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $39,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | $21,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $31,078 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
RIC | Sterling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | 28 | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | 26 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 38.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
RIC | Sterling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Sterling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $17,035 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $176 |
Diversity |
RIC | Sterling College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
RIC | Sterling College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 78% | ||
Campus |
RIC | Sterling College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Sterling College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 101 students)
RIC vs. Sterling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Sterling College?
- Sterling College is 311.3% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($39,000.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.9% higher at Sterling College than Rhode Island College ($39,000.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Sterling College ($11,014 vs. $21,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 29% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($10,400 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sterling College students is 312.3% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($31,078 vs. $7,537)
RIC vs. Sterling College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or Sterling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sterling College or RIC .
- Accepted freshman Sterling College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Sterling College has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than RIC (87.5%)
RIC vs. Sterling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or Sterling 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 Sterling College and RIC.
- The graduation rate at Sterling College is higher than Rhode Island College (50% vs. 44%)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $4,165 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($17,035 vs. $21,200)
- Sterling College graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($176 vs. $219)
- More Sterling College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/