URI vs. RISD
Both University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island School of Design are 4 years schools located in Rhode Island. The following statements compare University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island School of Design with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- RISD's tuition ($59,760) is more expensive than URI ($35,804).
- RISD's acceptance rate (13.81%) is lower than URI (77.07%).
- RISD has higher yield (51.22%) than URI (16.81%).
- RISD's SAT score (1,490) is higher than URI (1,160).
- RISD's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than URI (17 to 1).
- URI (17,351 students) is larger than RISD (2,540 students) with more enrolled students.
- RISD ($34,509) has higher amount of financial aid than URI ($12,600).
- RISD's graduation rate (88%) is higher than URI (71%).

University of Rhode Island
Public, 4 years • Kingston, RI #104 National Universities, #2 in Rhode Island more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$16,408 In-State
$35,804 out-of-state
$35,804 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,600
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
77.07% Acceptance Rate
16.81% Yield
Enrollment
14,670 Undergraduate
2,681 Graduate
730 Online Students
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
778 Faculties (full-time)
2,671 Staffs (full-time)
$89,554 Faculty Salary
$64,470 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,980 annual charge
-6,379 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,900 annual charge

Rhode Island School of Design
Private, 4 years • Providence, RI #3 Arts, Music, Design Schools, #RI in Rhode Island more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$59,760
Financial Aid
$34,509
Test Scores
1,490 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
13.81% Acceptance Rate
51.22% Yield
Enrollment
2,092 Undergraduate
448 Graduate
Graduation Rate
88% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
200 Faculties (full-time)
883 Staffs (full-time)
$94,548 Faculty Salary
$68,611 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-1,452 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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