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URI SHU Roger Williams University Coastal Carolina Winthrop University Bryant University Newberry College AU USC Beaufort Endicott College University of South Carolina-Upstate Johnson & Wales University-Providence| Rhode Island College | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIC | Lander University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
RIC | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
RIC | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
RIC | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
RIC | Lander University | ||
| 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 Lander University based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 4,167 students)
RIC vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Lander University?
- Lander University is 12.9% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at RIC than Lander University ($25,014.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Lander University ($11,014 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 25.4% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($10,700 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Rhode Island College (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 42.8% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($10,763 vs. $7,537)
RIC vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or RIC .
- The average SAT score at Lander University (922) is 9 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Lander University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Lander University (67.4%)
RIC vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or Lander 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 Lander University and RIC.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Lander University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/