Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Georgia Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Florida Salem State University Providence| Wheelock College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Wheelock College | RIC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | ric.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Wheelock College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $9,481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
Wheelock College | RIC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheelock College | RIC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Wheelock College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | RIC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 0% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Wheelock College | RIC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock College | 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 Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 890 students)
Wheelock College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or RIC?
- Wheelock College is 268.6% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($34,950.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Wheelock College than Rhode Island College ($34,950.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Wheelock College ($11,014 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 11.6% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($13,414 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than Rhode Island College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheelock College students is 189.1% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($21,786 vs. $7,537)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Wheelock College .
- The average SAT score at Wheelock College (944) is 31 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Wheelock College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Wheelock College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock College 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 Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at Wheelock College is higher than Rhode Island College (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $36,300)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/