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Overview |
RIC | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 97% |
Admission |
RIC | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
RIC | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $153 |
Diversity |
RIC | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
RIC | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
RIC | Texas A&M International University | ||
| 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
- Texas A&M International University is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 5,787 students)
RIC vs. Texas A&M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Texas A&M International University?
- Rhode Island College is 148.3% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at RIC than Texas A&M International University ($25,014.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than RIC ($5,383 vs. $11,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 45.6% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($9,210 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than Rhode Island College (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M International University students is 44.2% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($10,872 vs. $7,537)
RIC vs. Texas A&M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or Texas A&M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M International University or RIC .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island College (913) is 8 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming RIC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Texas A&M International University (47.9%)
RIC vs. Texas A&M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or Texas A&M International 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 Texas A&M International University and RIC.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Texas A&M International University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M International University earn on average $3,200 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,000)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $6,394 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($14,806 vs. $21,200)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($153 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M International University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/