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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Alfred State College Johnson & Wales University-Providence SUNY-Potsdam Bridgewater State SUNY Delhi ECSU Salem State University| SUNY College of Technology at Canton | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY Canton | RIC | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,836 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canton.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Canton | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,500 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,810 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,049 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 62% |
Admission |
SUNY Canton | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,280 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,164 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Canton | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Canton | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,552 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $202 | $219 |
Diversity |
SUNY Canton | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
SUNY Canton | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Canton | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,836 students)
SUNY Canton vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Canton or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 34.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.5% higher at RIC than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($25,014.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than SUNY Canton ($11,014 vs. $14,049)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 10.4% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($13,414 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Rhode Island College (87% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Canton students is 33.8% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($10,081 vs. $7,537)
SUNY Canton vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Canton or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or SUNY Canton .
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than RIC (87.5%)
SUNY Canton vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Canton or RIC? 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 RIC and SUNY Canton.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $3,600 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $1,648 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($19,552 vs. $21,200)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($202 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/