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Overview |
Unity College | RIC | ||
| Location | Unity, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,281 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unity.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Unity College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,280 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,280 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,554 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,465 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 62% |
Admission |
Unity College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,312 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 5,953 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| 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 |
Unity College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 36:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Unity College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Unity College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Unity College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Unity College | 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 Unity College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 4,281 students)
Unity College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Unity College or RIC?
- Unity College is 19% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($11,280.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.8% higher at RIC than Unity College ($25,014.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Unity College ($11,014 vs. $18,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Unity College are 10.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,104 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Unity College than Rhode Island College (76% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 117.5% larger than aid received Unity College ($7,537 vs. $3,465)
Unity College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Unity College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Unity College .
- Unity College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than RIC (87.5%)
Unity College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Unity 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 Unity College.
- The graduation rate at Unity College is higher than Rhode Island College (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Unity College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $35,100)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Unity College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Unity College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Unity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/