- Both Rhode Island College (RIC) and University of Rhode Island (URI) are public.
- Both schools are located in Rhode Island.
- URI has more expensive tuition of $35,804 than RIC ($26,519).
- URI has tighter acceptance rate of 70.06% than RIC (73.59%).
- URI has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than RIC (990).
- URI is larger with 17,473 students than RIC (5,787 students).
Rhode Island College View More Rivals | University of Rhode Island View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Rhode Island | Rankings | #104 in National Universities #2 in Rhode Island |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Providence, RI | Location | Kingston, RI |
RIC| Known as | URI | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,986 Rhode Island residents $26,519 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $16,408 Rhode Island residents $35,804 out-of-state |
| $9,788 Rhode Island residents $18,230 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,450 Rhode Island residents $31,952 out-of-state |
| $6,629 | Financial Aid | $12,715 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 73.59% | Acceptance Rate | 70.06% |
| 29.16% | Yield | 20.66% |
| 990 SAT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,787 | Total Students | 17,473 |
| 4,719 | Undergraduate | 14,768 |
| 1,068 | Graduate | 2,705 |
| 241 | Online Enrollment | 775 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 71% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $43,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 888) $7,409 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,570) $8,506 average annual costs |
| ✔ (17 meals per week) $5,980 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,650 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 319 Full-time 294 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 772 Full-time 350 Part-time |
| 797 Full-time 321 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,586 Full-time 523 Part-time |
| $99,871 for Faculties $67,212 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,554 for Faculties $64,470 Part-time |