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Overview |
RIC | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,767 | 760 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $14,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,549 | $8,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,998 | $13,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 77% |
Admission |
RIC | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,988 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 4,045 | 1,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 860/1160 | 960/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2026 |
Academics |
RIC | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $222 |
Diversity |
RIC | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
RIC | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 0% | ||
Campus |
RIC | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (5,767 students vs. 760 students)
RIC vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus is 72.3% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.9% higher at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus 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 University of Connecticut Tri Campus than RIC ($8,220 vs. $11,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 7.6% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($13,719 vs. $14,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (92% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Tri Campus students is 87% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($13,083 vs. $6,998)
RIC vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or RIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Tri Campus (988) is 75 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RIC (19)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than RIC (81.1%)
RIC vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? 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 University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus and RIC.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus is higher than Rhode Island College (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Tri Campus earn on average $20,000 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $300 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates. ($21,200 vs. $21,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/