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), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | Providence College | Providence, RI | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Rhode Island College | Providence, RI | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Bryant University | Smithfield, RI | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | Salve Regina University | Newport, RI | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence, RI | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more 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 $34,026 for State residents and $41,899 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 67.88% and graduation rate is 73.50%. 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 | $60,696 | 8% | 95% | 6:1 | 9,948 |
| 2 | Providence College | $54,388 | 54% | 85% | 11:1 | 4,821 |
| 3 | University of Rhode Island | $15,004 / $32,578 | 76% | 71% | 16:1 | 17,649 |
| 4 | Rhode Island College | $10,260 / $24,735 | 81% | 46% | 14:1 | 7,072 |
| 5 | Bryant University | $46,863 | 76% | 82% | 13:1 | 3,674 |
| 6 | Salve Regina University | $42,920 | 75% | 76% | 13:1 | 2,771 |
| 7 | Roger Williams University | $38,274 | 86% | 69% | 14:1 | 4,702 |
| 8 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | $34,736 | 87% | 64% | 18:1 | 5,676 |
| Average | $34,026 / $41,899 | 67.88% | 73.50% | 13.13:1 | 7,039 | |
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.