Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best schools in Rhode Island including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,196) | ✔ ($6,472) |
| 2 | Providence College | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (3,507) | ✔ ($7,000) |
| 3 | University of Rhode Island | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (5,570) | ✔ ($5,650) |
| 4 | Rhode Island College | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (888) | ✔ ($5,980) |
| 5 | Bryant University | Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,974) | ✔ ($6,747) |
| 6 | Salve Regina University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,249) | ✔ ($6,830) |
| 7 | Roger Williams University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,892) | ✔ ($7,156) |
| 8 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,271) | ✔ ($5,200) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best schools in Rhode Island including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 2 | Providence College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 3 | University of Rhode Island | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 4 | Rhode Island College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | Bryant University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 6 | Salve Regina University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 7 | Roger Williams University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best schools in Rhode Island. Among 8 best schools in Rhode Island, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 21 athletic programs |
| 2 | Providence College | NAA, NCAA | - | Big East Conference | - | 10 athletic programs |
| 3 | University of Rhode Island | NAA, NCAA | Coastal Athletic Association | Atlantic 10 Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 4 | Rhode Island College | NAA, NCAA | - | 14 athletic programs | ||
| 5 | Bryant University | NAA, NCAA | Big South Conference | America East | America East | 12 athletic programs |
| 6 | Salve Regina University | NAA, NCAA | Commonwealth Coast Conference | Commonwealth Coast Conference | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 13 athletic programs |
| 7 | Roger Williams University | NAA, NCAA | - | Commonwealth Coast Conference | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 15 athletic programs |
| 8 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | NAA, NCAA | - | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 14 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best schools in Rhode Island including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 2 | Providence College | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | University of Rhode Island | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 4 | Rhode Island College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | Bryant University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | Salve Regina University | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 7 | Roger Williams University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 8 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Top Colleges By Subject
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- Affordable Schools To Admit (Highest Acceptance Rate)
- Most Favored Schools (Highest Yield)
- Colleges with Low Yield
- Expensive Colleges (Highest Tuition & Fees)
- Inexpensive Colleges (Lowest Tuition & Fees)
- Colleges with Most Students
- Colleges with Least Students
- Colleges with Most Online Students
- Colleges with Least Online Students
- Colleges with Highest Graduation Rates
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- Low Student to Faculty Ratio
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*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs