Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Kentucky University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UNH Manchester RIC Providence UConn UD Quinnipiac WKU University of Maine UMass University at Albany- SUNY| University of Louisville | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Louisville | URI | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | uri.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Louisville | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $13,586 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Louisville | URI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | URI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Louisville | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $242 |
Diversity |
Louisville | URI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Louisville | URI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 73% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than URI based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 17,473 students)
Louisville vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($13,586.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at URI than University of Louisville ($32,068.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than URI ($19,327 vs. $20,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 27.3% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($10,668 vs. $13,584)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville as University of Rhode Island (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 8.5% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($13,257 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 82 points higher than at URI (1077)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at URI (24)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at URI (3.58)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than URI (76.4%)
Louisville vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville or URI? 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 URI and Louisville.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than University of Louisville (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $11,000 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $3,782 lower median federal student loan debt than URI graduates. ($19,656 vs. $23,438)
- Louisville graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than URI graduates. ($203 vs. $242)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/