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URI SHU Roger Williams University UVM Castleton State College Bryant University Middlebury Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University| Rhode Island College | Saint Michael's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
RIC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
RIC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $289 |
Diversity |
RIC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
RIC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 77% | ||
Campus |
RIC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,399 students)
RIC vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 402.5% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.5% higher at Saint Michael's College than Rhode Island College ($47,640.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Saint Michael's College ($11,014 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 11.8% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($13,414 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 393.1% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($37,162 vs. $7,537)
RIC vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or RIC .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
RIC vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and RIC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Rhode Island College (82% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $10,600 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $6,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $28,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($219 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/