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Overview |
Moravian College | RIC | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,533 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #261 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moravian.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moravian College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,569 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,569 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,904 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,168 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,527 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Moravian College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,284 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,201 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1253 | 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Moravian College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moravian College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Moravian College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Moravian College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Moravian College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Moravian College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,533 students)
Moravian College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moravian College or RIC?
- Moravian University is 412.3% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.2% higher at Moravian College than Rhode Island College ($48,569.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Moravian College ($11,014 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 11.1% lower than costs at Moravian University ($13,414 vs. $14,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 318.3% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($31,527 vs. $7,537)
Moravian College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moravian College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Moravian College .
- The average SAT score at Moravian University (1006) is 93 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Moravian College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Moravian College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Moravian College (67%)
Moravian College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moravian College 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 Moravian College.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Rhode Island College (76% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $8,800 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/