The Best Value Rhode Island Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Rhode Island for 2024

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Rhode Island based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking factored against the typical net price paid by students - to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2024 as the overall best value college in Rhode Island is Brown University with a 10 out of 10 academic rating for a comparatively affordable $26,723 average net price. The highest value public state college is University of Rhode Island. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
Rhode Island Public Private 4 year

9 results

Brown University
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Providence, RI

Brown University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#1 Best Value in Rhode Island

  • 11,189enrollment
  • $26,723net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1580SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.94Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

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Rhode Island School of Design
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Providence, RI

Rhode Island School of Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Value in Rhode Island

  • 2,620enrollment
  • $39,800net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1525SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.71Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Rhode Island
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Kingston, RI

University of Rhode Island

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#3 Best Value in Rhode Island

  • 17,473enrollment
  • $20,695net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1270SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Providence College
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Providence, RI

Providence College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Value in Rhode Island

  • 4,473enrollment
  • $43,970net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Bryant University
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Smithfield, RI

Bryant University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Value in Rhode Island

  • 3,536enrollment
  • $40,361net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1163-1320SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

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Salve Regina University
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Newport, RI

Salve Regina University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#6 Best Value in Rhode Island

  • 2,872enrollment
  • $37,997net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1280SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Roger Williams University
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Bristol, RI

Roger Williams University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#7 Best Value in Rhode Island

  • 4,397enrollment
  • $37,964net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1270SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Johnson & Wales University Providence
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Providence, RI

Johnson & Wales University Providence

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Value in Rhode Island

  • 4,566enrollment
  • $32,801net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Rhode Island College
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Providence, RI

Rhode Island College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Value in Rhode Island

  • 5,787enrollment
  • $11,014net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 870-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

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