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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | RIC | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 62% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $219 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 5,787 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 90.4% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 402.4% higher at RIC than Southern University and A & M College ($25,014.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Southern University and A & M College ($11,014 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 43.2% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($9,366 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than Rhode Island College (88% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 0.3% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($7,537 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island College (913) is 2 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or RIC? 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 RIC and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Southern University and A & M College (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $9,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $30,750)
- RIC graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($219 vs. $317)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/