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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| The New England Institute of Art | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NEiA | RIC | ||
| Location | Brookline, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 94 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artinstitutes.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEiA | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,540 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,540 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,297 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,545 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,281 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 62% |
Admission |
NEiA | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NEiA | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEiA | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,812 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $297 | $219 |
Diversity |
NEiA | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
NEiA | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
NEiA | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than NEiA based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 94 students)
NEiA vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEiA or RIC?
- The New England Institute of Art is 95.5% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($18,540.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at RIC than The New England Institute of Art ($25,014.00 vs. $18,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than NEiA ($11,014 vs. $28,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The New England Institute of Art are 113% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($6,297 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New England Institute of Art than Rhode Island College (93% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 42.7% larger than aid received The New England Institute of Art ($7,537 vs. $5,281)
Which college is harder to get into, NEiA or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or NEiA .
NEiA vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEiA 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 NEiA.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than The New England Institute of Art (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $3,700 more per year than NEiA graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,300)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $7,612 lower median federal student loan debt than NEiA graduates. ($21,200 vs. $28,812)
- RIC graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than NEiA graduates. ($219 vs. $297)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEiA students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/