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Overview |
UConn | RISD | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 34% |
Admission |
UConn | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1340/1525 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
UConn | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 58% | ||
Campus |
UConn | RISD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than RISD based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 2,620 students)
UConn vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or RISD?
- Rhode Island School of Design is 260.1% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($56,435.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at RISD than University of Connecticut ($56,435.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than RISD ($23,985 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 11.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island School of Design ($13,622 vs. $15,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Rhode Island School of Design (84% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 155.3% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($37,480 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island School of Design (1273) is 23 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming UConn students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at RISD (29)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at RISD (3.71)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than RISD (17.4%)
UConn vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than University of Connecticut (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $10,900 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $51,100)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/