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URI SHU Roger Williams University TU UMES Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU UMBC Salem State University| University of Baltimore | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | RIC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 62% |
Admission |
UB | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 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 |
UB | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $219 |
Diversity |
UB | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
UB | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UB | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 29.9% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at RIC than University of Baltimore ($25,014.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than UB ($11,014 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 44.3% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($13,414 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Rhode Island College (88% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 0.1% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($7,544 vs. $7,537)
UB vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 59 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming UB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than RIC (87.5%)
UB vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $18,600 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $300 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($21,200 vs. $21,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/