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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Marshall University Endicott College PennWest California Bluefield State College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University| Rhode Island College | Concord University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIC | Concord University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 97% |
Admission |
RIC | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 |
RIC | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $201 |
Diversity |
RIC | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
RIC | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 37% | ||
Campus |
RIC | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,748 students)
RIC vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Concord University?
- Rhode Island College is 11% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at RIC than Concord University ($25,014.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than RIC ($8,464 vs. $11,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 32.9% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($10,090 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Rhode Island College (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 47.5% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($11,120 vs. $7,537)
RIC vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or RIC .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 81 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than RIC (87.5%)
RIC vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or Concord University? 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 Concord University and RIC.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Concord University (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,200)
- Concord University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University 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/