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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University Ithaca College| Rhode Island College | Goddard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIC | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 67% |
Admission |
RIC | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
RIC | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $214 |
Diversity |
RIC | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 18% |
Students |
RIC | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 100% | ||
Campus |
RIC | Goddard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Goddard College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 320 students)
RIC vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Goddard College?
- Goddard College is 92.1% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($18,212.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at RIC than Goddard College ($25,014.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Goddard College ($11,014 vs. $17,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 538.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($2,100 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goddard College than Rhode Island College (67% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goddard College students is 32.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($10,002 vs. $7,537)
RIC vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or RIC .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Goddard College (85.7%)
RIC vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or Goddard College? 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 Goddard College and RIC.
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $450 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($20,750 vs. $21,200)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($214 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/