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URI SHU Roger Williams University Husson University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University| University of Maine at Augusta | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMA | RIC | ||
| Location | Augusta, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uma.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMA | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,750 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,973 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,723 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 62% |
Admission |
UMA | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMA | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMA | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $219 |
Diversity |
UMA | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
UMA | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UMA | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than UMA based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 4,446 students)
UMA vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMA or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 29% more expensive to attend than UMA for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at RIC than University of Maine at Augusta ($25,014.00 vs. $18,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Augusta than RIC ($9,973 vs. $11,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Augusta are 63.6% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($8,200 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Augusta than Rhode Island College (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Augusta students is 15.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($8,723 vs. $7,537)
Which college is harder to get into, UMA or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or UMA .
UMA vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMA 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 UMA.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than University of Maine at Augusta (44% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $11,900 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $30,100)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than UMA graduates. ($21,200 vs. $22,750)
- RIC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UMA graduates. ($219 vs. $235)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMA students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/