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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University Ithaca College| University of Valley Forge | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Valley Forge | RIC | ||
| Location | Phoenixville, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 583 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valleyforge.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Valley Forge | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,400 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,400 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,825 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,715 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
University of Valley Forge | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 370 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 305 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Valley Forge | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Valley Forge | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
University of Valley Forge | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Valley Forge | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Valley Forge | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than University of Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 583 students)
University of Valley Forge vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Valley Forge or RIC?
- University of Valley Forge is 136.3% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at RIC than University of Valley Forge ($25,014.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than University of Valley Forge ($11,014 vs. $25,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Valley Forge are 21.4% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,050 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Valley Forge than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Valley Forge students is 108.5% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($15,715 vs. $7,537)
University of Valley Forge vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Valley Forge or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or University of Valley Forge .
- The average SAT score at University of Valley Forge (945) is 32 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming University of Valley Forge students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Valley Forge students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than University of Valley Forge (82.4%)
University of Valley Forge vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Valley Forge 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 University of Valley Forge.
- The graduation rate at University of Valley Forge is higher than Rhode Island College (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $8,300 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $33,700)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Valley Forge students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/