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Pratt Institute Annapolis Harvard MICA USAFA Yale Cooper Union Syracuse Carnegie Mellon Cornell United States Coast Guard Academy SCAD| United States Military Academy | Rhode Island School of Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
West Point | RISD | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,508 | 2,540 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $58,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $58,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $42,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $36,743 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 33% |
Admission |
West Point | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,430 | 7,126 | ||
| Admitted | 1,598 | 984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14% | 13.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.7% | 51.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1430 | 1370/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
West Point | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
West Point | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
West Point | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 61% | ||
Campus |
West Point | RISD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than RISD based on total student enrollment (4,508 students vs. 2,540 students)
West Point vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or RISD?
- Rhode Island School of Design is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($58,690.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at RISD than United States Military Academy ($58,690.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island School of Design than United States Military Academy (33% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($36,743 vs. $0)
West Point vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or West Point .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at RISD (3.71)
- West Point has a higher acceptance rate (14%) than RISD (13.8%)
West Point vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point or RISD? 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 RISD and West Point.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than United States Military Academy (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/