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.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown University | Providence, RI | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | Providence College | Providence, RI | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Rhode Island College | Providence, RI | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Bryant University | Smithfield, RI | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | Salve Regina University | Newport, RI | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence, RI | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, 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.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown University | $65,146 | 5.51% | 96% | 6:1 | 10,696 |
| 2 | Providence College | $57,928 | 57.98% | 89% | 11:1 | 4,671 |
| 3 | University of Rhode Island | $15,879 / $34,362 | 76.46% | 70% | 17:1 | 17,511 |
| 4 | Rhode Island College | $10,965 / $26,499 | 84.83% | 46% | 13:1 | 6,331 |
| 5 | Bryant University | $49,329 | 73.61% | 84% | 13:1 | 3,441 |
| 6 | Salve Regina University | $46,000 | 73.43% | 73% | 13:1 | 2,828 |
| 7 | Roger Williams University | $40,962 | 90.98% | 70% | 14:1 | 4,529 |
| 8 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | $38,492 | 88.42% | 63% | 15:1 | 5,117 |
| Average | $34,224 / $44,840 | 68.90% | 73.88% | 12.75:1 | 6,891 | |
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.