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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 Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | RIC | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walnuthillcollege.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,650 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,650 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,766 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,156 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 62% |
Admission |
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 133 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 133 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.9%Open | 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 | 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 |
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $219 |
Diversity |
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 20% | ||
Campus |
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | 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 The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 168 students)
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College or RIC?
- The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College is 107.3% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($19,650.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at RIC than The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College ($25,014.00 vs. $19,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College ($11,014 vs. $30,766)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College are 14.4% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,728 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College than Rhode Island College (72% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 138.8% larger than aid received The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College ($7,537 vs. $3,156)
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College .
- The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than RIC (87.5%)
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College 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 The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College (44% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $4,600 more per year than The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,400)
- The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,200)
- The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/