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Overview |
UD | RISD | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 34% |
Admission |
UD | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
UD | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 58% | ||
Campus |
UD | RISD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than RISD based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 2,620 students)
UD vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or RISD?
- Rhode Island School of Design is 322.1% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($56,435.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at RISD than University of Delaware ($56,435.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than RISD ($18,044 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 7% lower than costs at Rhode Island School of Design ($14,234 vs. $15,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Rhode Island School of Design (88% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 202.9% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($37,480 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or UD .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island School of Design (1273) is 75 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming RISD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at RISD (3.71)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than RISD (17.4%)
UD vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than University of Delaware (87% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $10,200 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $51,100)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/