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URI SHU Roger Williams University Temple Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University| The College of Westchester | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CW | RIC | ||
| Location | White Plains, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 828 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cw.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
CW | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,113 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,113 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,891 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,559 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
CW | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CW | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CW | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,894 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $219 |
Diversity |
CW | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
CW | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CW | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 828 students)
CW vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CW or RIC?
- The College of Westchester is 133.2% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($22,113.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at RIC than The College of Westchester ($25,014.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than RIC ($10,891 vs. $11,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 40.9% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($9,520 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 146.2% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($18,559 vs. $7,537)
CW vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CW or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or CW .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than RIC (87.5%)
CW vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CW 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 CW.
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $2,200 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,800)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $2,694 lower median federal student loan debt than CW graduates. ($21,200 vs. $23,894)
- RIC graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than CW graduates. ($219 vs. $247)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/