| RISD vs. Providence |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#4 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #4 in Federal Region I Universities #2 in Rhode Island Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$59,760 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$60,848 |
| expensive$59,760 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,210 |
| More$33,758 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$32,002 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,440 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,320 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter17.42% | Acceptance Rate | Easier52.78% |
| Favorable54.17% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.68% |
| 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,620 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,473 |
| Smaller2,108 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,996 |
| Larger512 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller477 |
| - | Online Student Population | 72 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher91% | Graduate Rate | Lower85% |
| Lower4% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher12% |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,452) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,507) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,050) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,000) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 528 | Number of faculties | 480 |
| Lower$95,831 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$101,931 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.