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URI CofC SHU Roger Williams University USC Aiken Bryant University Lander University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Francis Marion University| Rhode Island College | University of South Carolina Beaufort | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIC | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
RIC | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | 940/1110 | ||
| 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 | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $253 |
Diversity |
RIC | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
RIC | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 18% | ||
Campus |
RIC | USC Beaufort | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,124 students)
RIC vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or USC Beaufort?
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is 9.1% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($10,344.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at RIC than University of South Carolina Beaufort ($25,014.00 vs. $21,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than USC Beaufort ($11,014 vs. $16,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 53.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($8,722 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Rhode Island College (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Beaufort students is 12.1% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($8,452 vs. $7,537)
RIC vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or RIC .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Beaufort (927) is 14 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming USC Beaufort students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than USC Beaufort (80%)
RIC vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and RIC.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (44% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $5,300 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $36,700)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $3,274 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Beaufort graduates. ($21,200 vs. $24,474)
- RIC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than USC Beaufort graduates. ($219 vs. $253)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Beaufort students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/