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Overview |
Wilson College | RIC | ||
| Location | Chambersburg, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilson.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilson College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,968 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,923 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,241 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
Wilson College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 739 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 695 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 970/1120 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wilson College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilson College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $219 |
Diversity |
Wilson College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 8% |
Students |
Wilson College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Wilson College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,360 students)
Wilson College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilson College or RIC?
- Wilson College is 165.8% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Wilson College than Rhode Island College ($25,200.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Wilson College ($11,014 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 12.1% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,968 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Rhode Island College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 88.9% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($14,241 vs. $7,537)
Wilson College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilson College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Wilson College .
- The average SAT score at Wilson College (941) is 28 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Wilson College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than RIC (87.5%)
Wilson College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilson 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 Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Rhode Island College (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $34,700)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $25,750)
- RIC graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($219 vs. $266)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/