- University of Rhode Island (URI) is a public school while University of Richmond (UR) is a private school.
- URI is located in Kingston, RI and UR is located in University of Richmond, VA.
- UR has more expensive tuition of $62,600 than URI ($35,804).
- UR has tighter acceptance rate of 32.97% than URI (70.06%).
- UR has higher SAT scores of 1,470 than URI (1,170).
- URI is larger with 17,473 students than UR (3,876 students).
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| #104 in National Universities #2 in Rhode Island | Rankings | #29 in Liberal Arts Colleges #6 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Kingston, RI | Location | University of Richmond, VA |
URI| Known as | UR | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,408 Rhode Island residents $35,804 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $62,600 |
| $17,450 Rhode Island residents $31,952 out-of-state | Graduate | $27,852 |
| $12,715 | Financial Aid | $41,231 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 70.06% | Acceptance Rate | 32.97% |
| 20.66% | Yield | 24.27% |
| 1,170 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,470 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 17,473 | Total Students | 3,876 |
| 14,768 | Undergraduate | 3,145 |
| 2,705 | Graduate | 731 |
| 775 | Online Enrollment | 208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $58,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $78,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree 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: 2,875) $6,850 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 | 8 to 1 |
| 772 Full-time 350 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 427 Full-time 200 Part-time |
| 2,586 Full-time 523 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,590 Full-time 299 Part-time |
| $89,554 for Faculties $64,470 Part-time | Average Salary | $112,078 for Faculties $70,593 Part-time |