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Overview |
RIC | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Victoria, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | uhv.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $5,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $14,903 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $10,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | $11,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $9,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 84% |
Admission |
RIC | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | 1,970 | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | 1,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $17,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $181 |
Diversity |
RIC | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
RIC | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 2% | ||
Campus |
RIC | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| 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 University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 4,057 students)
RIC vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or University of Houston-Victoria?
- Rhode Island College is 85.5% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at RIC than University of Houston Victoria ($25,014.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than University of Houston-Victoria ($11,014 vs. $11,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 27.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($10,494 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Victoria than Rhode Island College (84% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 23.4% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($9,301 vs. $7,537)
RIC vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or University of Houston-Victoria? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Victoria or RIC .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than University of Houston-Victoria (82.1%)
RIC vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or University of Houston-Victoria? 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 University of Houston-Victoria and RIC.
- Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn on average $1,200 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,000)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $3,671 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($17,529 vs. $21,200)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($181 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria 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/