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Howard UniversityWashington, DC
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University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$33,344Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$16,408 Rhode Island Residents
$35,804 Out-of-State
expensive$38,050Graduate Tuitioncheaper$17,450 Rhode Island Residents
$31,952 Out-of-State
More$20,762Average Financial Aid AmountLess$12,715
Admission
Lower1,170 SAT
23 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,170 SAT
27 ACT
Tighter53.43%Acceptance RateEasier76.39%
Favorable24.31%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower17.57%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller12,886Total EnrollmentLarger17,473
Smaller9,809Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger14,768
Larger3,077Graduate Student PopulationSmaller2,705
Smaller339Online Student PopulationLarger775
Completion & Outcomes
Lower70%Graduate RateHigher71%
19%Transfer-out Rate-
Higher88%Retention RateLower85%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,570)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,650)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty17 to 1
1,165Number of faculties1,122
Higher$102,543Average Faculty SalaryLower$96,353
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.