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USAFA Pratt Institute West Point MICA Yale Cooper Union Syracuse Virginia Tech United States Coast Guard Academy VMI Harvard Carnegie Mellon| United States Naval Academy | Rhode Island School of Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | RISD | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,450 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #96 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 34% |
Admission |
Annapolis | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,927 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,390 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1440 | 1340/1525 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 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 |
Annapolis | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 67% | ||
| 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 |
Annapolis | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | 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 Naval Academy is larger than than RISD based on total student enrollment (4,450 students vs. 2,620 students)
Annapolis vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or RISD?
- Rhode Island School of Design is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($56,435.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at RISD than United States Naval Academy ($56,435.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island School of Design than United States Naval Academy (34% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($37,480 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at RISD (3.71)
- RISD has a higher acceptance rate (17.4%) than Annapolis (10.8%)
Annapolis vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/