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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Touro College Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University| CUNY Graduate School and University Center | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CUNY Graduate Center | RIC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,733 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUNY Graduate Center | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,892 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 62% |
Admission |
CUNY Graduate Center | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 147 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 35 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CUNY Graduate Center | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUNY Graduate Center | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,340 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $96 | $219 |
Diversity |
CUNY Graduate Center | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
CUNY Graduate Center | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CUNY Graduate Center | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (8,733 students vs. 5,787 students)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUNY Graduate Center or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 36.8% more expensive to attend than CUNY Graduate Center for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at RIC than CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($25,014.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 55.7% lower than costs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($13,414 vs. $20,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than CUNY Graduate School and University Center (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is ?% larger than aid received CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($7,537 vs. $0)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CUNY Graduate Center or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or CUNY Graduate Center .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than CUNY Graduate Center (23.8%)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUNY Graduate Center or RIC? 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 RIC and CUNY Graduate Center.
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center students graduate with a $11,860 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($9,340 vs. $21,200)
- CUNY Graduate Center graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($96 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUNY Graduate Center students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/