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Institutional Characteristics

The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Rhode Island. By school type, there are 2 public and 6 private schools in best schools in Rhode Island. By school level, all 8 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
Academic Comparison - Best Schools In Rhode Island
RankNameLocationType/LevelHighest DegreeOffered Degree
1 Brown University Providence, RIPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
2 Providence College Providence, RIPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsMaster's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate
3 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RIPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
4 Rhode Island College Providence, RIPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
5 Bryant University Smithfield, RIPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsMaster's DegreeBachelor, Master, Post-Graduate
6 Salve Regina University Newport, RIPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeAssociate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
7 Roger Williams University Bristol, RIPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsMaster's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate
8 Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RIPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate

Key Facts Comparison

The average tuition & fees of best schools in Rhode Island is $34,224 for State residents and $44,840 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 68.90% and graduation rate is 73.88%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
Key Facts Comparison Between Best Schools In Rhode Island
RankNameTuition & FeesAcceptance RateGraduation RateStudent Faculty RatioStudent Population
1 Brown University $65,146 5.51% 96% 6:110,696
2 Providence College $57,928 57.98% 89% 11:14,671
3 University of Rhode Island $15,879 / $34,362 76.46% 70% 17:117,511
4 Rhode Island College $10,965 / $26,499 84.83% 46% 13:16,331
5 Bryant University $49,329 73.61% 84% 13:13,441
6 Salve Regina University $46,000 73.43% 73% 13:12,828
7 Roger Williams University $40,962 90.98% 70% 14:14,529
8 Johnson & Wales University-Providence $38,492 88.42% 63% 15:15,117
Average$34,224 / $44,84068.90%73.88%12.75:16,891
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Rhode Islandand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.