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Overview |
RIC | UWT | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,767 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $15,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,549 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,998 | $13,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 77% |
Admission |
RIC | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,988 | 3,161 | ||
| Admitted | 4,045 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1160 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
RIC | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $155 |
Diversity |
RIC | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
RIC | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 2% | ||
Campus |
RIC | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 UWT based on total student enrollment (5,767 students vs. 4,777 students)
RIC vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 21.5% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at UWT than Rhode Island College ($40,878.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than RIC ($11,290 vs. $11,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 16.2% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($13,719 vs. $15,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (92% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 93.2% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($13,521 vs. $6,998)
RIC vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or RIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Tacoma Campus (966) is 53 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming RIC students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at RIC (3.08)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than RIC (81.1%)
RIC vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or UWT? 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 UWT and RIC.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $23,800 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $42,000)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $6,200 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,200)
- UWT graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($155 vs. $219)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/