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Overview |
Yeshiva University | RISD | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,056 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #52 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yu.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yeshiva University | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,200 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,200 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,850 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,912 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,955 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 34% |
Admission |
Yeshiva University | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,615 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,021 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.3% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1500 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Yeshiva University | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yeshiva University | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Yeshiva University | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 94% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Yeshiva University | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Yeshiva University | RISD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yeshiva University is larger than than RISD based on total student enrollment (6,056 students vs. 2,620 students)
Yeshiva University vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yeshiva University or RISD?
- Rhode Island School of Design is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($56,435.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at RISD than Yeshiva University ($56,435.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yeshiva University than RISD ($35,912 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 10% lower than costs at Rhode Island School of Design ($13,850 vs. $15,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yeshiva University than Rhode Island School of Design (86% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 21.1% larger than aid received Yeshiva University ($37,480 vs. $30,955)
Yeshiva University vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yeshiva University or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Yeshiva University .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island School of Design (1273) is 44 points higher than at Yeshiva University (1229)
- Incoming RISD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Yeshiva University (27)
- Accepted freshman RISD students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- Yeshiva University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than RISD (17.4%)
Yeshiva University vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yeshiva University or RISD? 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 RISD and Yeshiva University.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than Yeshiva University (87% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Yeshiva University earn on average $21,100 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($72,200 vs. $51,100)
- Yeshiva University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Yeshiva University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yeshiva University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/