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URI Metropolitan State College of Denver SHU UCCS Roger Williams University Bryant University CU Denver Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State University of Northern Colorado Colorado State| Colorado State University Pueblo | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | RIC | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,617 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #909 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,670 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,749 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,033 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 62% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,572 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,553 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1150 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $219 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado State University Pueblo is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (6,617 students vs. 5,787 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 42.1% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.9% higher at RIC than Colorado State University Pueblo ($25,014.00 vs. $13,749.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than CSU-Pueblo ($11,014 vs. $13,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado State University Pueblo are 19.6% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,220 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than Rhode Island College (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 41.3% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($10,649 vs. $7,537)
CSU-Pueblo vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Pueblo (970) is 57 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman CSU-Pueblo students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at RIC (3.08)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than RIC (87.5%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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 CSU-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $3,000 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,000)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,200)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($204 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/