- University of Rhode Island (URI) is a public school while Saint Joseph's University is a private school.
- URI is located in Kingston, RI and Saint Joseph's University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
- Saint Joseph's University has more expensive tuition of $51,340 than URI ($35,804).
- URI has tighter acceptance rate of 70.06% than Saint Joseph's University (77.18%).
- Saint Joseph's University has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than URI (1,170).
- URI is larger with 17,473 students than Saint Joseph's University (7,861 students).
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| #104 in National Universities #2 in Rhode Island | Rankings | #20 in Pennsylvania |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Kingston, RI | Location | Philadelphia, PA |
URI| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,408 Rhode Island residents $35,804 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $51,340 |
| $17,450 Rhode Island residents $31,952 out-of-state | Graduate | $19,786 |
| $12,715 | Financial Aid | $25,145 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $35 |
| 70.06% | Acceptance Rate | 77.18% |
| 20.66% | Yield | 15.54% |
| 1,170 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 17,473 | Total Students | 7,861 |
| 14,768 | Undergraduate | 5,071 |
| 2,705 | Graduate | 2,790 |
| 775 | Online Enrollment | 1,805 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduation Rate | 82% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 7% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $58,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,570) $8,506 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,925) $9,710 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,650 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 772 Full-time 350 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 268 Full-time 307 Part-time |
| 2,586 Full-time 523 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 819 Full-time 342 Part-time |
| $89,554 for Faculties $64,470 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,514 for Faculties $72,720 Part-time |