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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 Sage Colleges | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The Sage Colleges | RIC | ||
| Location | Troy, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,159 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sage.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Sage Colleges | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,851 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,851 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,543 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,456 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,982 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
The Sage Colleges | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 Sage Colleges | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Sage Colleges | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $219 |
Diversity |
The Sage Colleges | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
The Sage Colleges | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
The Sage Colleges | 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 The Sage Colleges based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,159 students)
The Sage Colleges vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Sage Colleges or RIC?
- The Sage Colleges is 257% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($33,851.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at The Sage Colleges than Rhode Island College ($33,851.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than The Sage Colleges ($11,014 vs. $22,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 1% lower than costs at The Sage Colleges ($13,414 vs. $13,543)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Sage Colleges than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Sage Colleges students is 271.3% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($27,982 vs. $7,537)
The Sage Colleges vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Sage Colleges or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or The Sage Colleges .
- Accepted freshman The Sage Colleges students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than The Sage Colleges (73.6%)
The Sage Colleges vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Sage Colleges 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 Sage Colleges.
- The graduation rate at The Sage Colleges is higher than Rhode Island College (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from The Sage Colleges earn on average $1,100 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than The Sage Colleges graduates. ($21,200 vs. $23,250)
- RIC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than The Sage Colleges graduates. ($219 vs. $240)
- More The Sage Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/