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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 | Zion Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIC | Zion Bible College | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Haverhill, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 225 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | zbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Zion Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $12,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $12,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $11,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | $25,157 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $7,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 96% |
Admission |
RIC | Zion Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | Open | ||
| 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 | Zion Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Zion Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
RIC | Zion Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
RIC | Zion Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 88% | ||
Campus |
RIC | Zion Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Zion Bible College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 225 students)
RIC vs. Zion Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Zion Bible College?
- Zion Bible College is 34.5% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($12,750.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.2% higher at RIC than Zion Bible College ($25,014.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Zion Bible College ($11,014 vs. $25,157)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Zion Bible College are 13.7% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,802 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Zion Bible College than Rhode Island College (96% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 5% larger than aid received Zion Bible College ($7,537 vs. $7,181)
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or Zion Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Zion Bible College or RIC .
RIC vs. Zion Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or Zion Bible 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 Zion Bible College and RIC.
- The graduation rate at Zion Bible College is higher than Rhode Island College (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Zion Bible College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $29,300)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Zion Bible College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Zion Bible College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Zion Bible College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/