2022 Rhode Island Best Colleges Tuition Comparison

This page compares the best colleges in Rhode Island with tuition, admission, and more academic facts (Ranking data from College Evaluator). For the academic year 2021-2022, Brown University rank first in the best Rhode Island college ranking and Providence College is placed in second.

Admission Comparison Between Best Colleges in Rhode Island

2 public and 6 private schools rank in the best Rhode Island colleges. The schools' average acceptance rate is 67.88% where Brown University has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 8% and Johnson & Wales University-Providence has the highest rate of 87%. Total 56,313 students are attending one of the best Rhode Island schools where University of Rhode Island has the largest population with 17,649 students and Salve Regina University has the smallest number of students (2,771 students). The average graduation rate is 73.50% and the average students to faculty ratio is 13.13:1 at those colleges.

The following table shows the academic information and key facts of the best Rhode Island colleges including acceptance rate, graduation rate, student population, and students to faculty ratio.

Table. Rhode Island Best Colleges Overview

Rank	Name	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Graduation Rate	Population	Student-Faculty Ratio
1	Brown University Providence, RI	8%	1,500	95%	9,948	6:1 (16.67 %)
2	Providence College Providence, RI	54%	1,285	85%	4,821	11:1 (9.09 %)
3	University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI	76%	1,175	71%	17,649	16:1 (6.25 %)
4	Rhode Island College Providence, RI	81%	985	46%	7,072	14:1 (7.14 %)
5	Bryant University Smithfield, RI	76%	1,200	82%	3,674	13:1 (7.69 %)
6	Salve Regina University Newport, RI	75%	-	76%	2,771	13:1 (7.69 %)
7	Roger Williams University Bristol, RI	86%	-	69%	4,702	14:1 (7.14 %)
8	Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI	87%	-	64%	5,676	18:1 (5.56 %)
	Average	67.88%	1,229	73.50%	56,313 (Total)	13.13:1 (7.62 %)

Best Rhode Island Colleges 2022 Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimated Costs

The following table lists 2021-2022 tuition & fees and compares them between the best Rhode Island colleges. The 2021-2022 costs are officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for the academic year 2022-2023 are calculated and estimated based on each school's rate of tuition change from 2021 to 2022.

For the undergraduate programs, the average tuition & fees of the best Rhode Island colleges is $43,181 where Brown University has the most expensive costs at $62,304 and Rhode Island College has the lowest amount of tuition at $25,900. The average graduate tuition & fees of the best Rhode Island colleges is $26,500 where Brown University has the highest tuition with $62,083 and Providence College has the lowest amount of graduate school tuition with $9,750.

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Table. Best Rhode Island Colleges 2022 Undergraduate Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation

Rank	School Name	2022 Tuition & Fees		2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
		In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
1	Brown University	$62,304		$63,955
2	Providence College	$55,988		$57,635
3	University of Rhode Island	$15,332	$33,354	$15,667	$34,148
4	Rhode Island College	$10,702	$25,900	$11,163	$27,120
5	Bryant University	$47,782		$48,719
6	Salve Regina University	$44,200		$45,518
7	Roger Williams University	$39,594		$40,960
8	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	$36,324		$37,985
	Average	$13,017	$43,181	$13,415	$44,505

Table. Best Rhode Island Colleges 2022 Graduate School Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation

Rank	School Name	2022 Tuition & Fees		2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
		In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
1	Brown University	$62,083		$63,852
2	Providence College	$9,750		$9,750
3	University of Rhode Island	$16,322	$29,774	$16,322	$16,688
4	Rhode Island College	$9,590	$17,834	$9,590	$10,178
5	Bryant University	$47,720		$84,869
6	Salve Regina University	$11,730		$12,101
7	Roger Williams University	$18,406		$18,909
8	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	$14,706		$15,286
	Average	$12,956	$26,500	$13,433	$31,761

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Rhode Island Colleges Tuition Trends Over The Current Decade (The 2010s)

There are 25 colleges in Rhode Island State - 3 public and 22 private schools. The average tuition & fees of public schools are $8,452 for Rhode Island residents and $20,079 for others in 2017. It increase 1.59% from last year and 11.86% from 2010 cumulatively. For private schools, the average tuition & fees are $34,652 which are increased 0.76% from last year and 21.70% from 2010 cumulatively.

Tuition & Fees Trends of Rhode Island Colleges from 2010 to 2017

Next table and charts illustrates the tuition changes from 2010 to 2017 for Rhode Island colleges and universities. The costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education and due to the data availability, the avarage amount mainly based on 2-4 years and 4 years colleges and universities.

Undergraduate (Public) Undergraduate (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)

For Rhode Island public schools, the 2017 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $8,452 which has increased by 20.09% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $20,079 which has risen by 11.86%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 1.69% while last year increase rate was 1.59%.

Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Rhode Island Colleges

	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
In-State Costs	$7,038	$7,437	$7,999	$7,999	$8,019	$8,336	$8,452
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	5.66%	7.57%	-0.01%	0.26%	3.95%	1.39%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	5.66%	13.66%	13.65%	13.94%	18.45%	20.09%
Out-of-State Costs	$17,951	$18,275	$18,965	$18,964	$18,985	$19,764	$20,079
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	1.80%	3.78%	-0.00%	0.11%	4.11%	1.59%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	1.80%	5.65%	5.65%	5.76%	10.10%	11.86%

For private schools in Rhode Island state, the 2017 undergraduate tuition & fees are $34,652 which has increased by 21.70% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 3.10% while last year increase rate was 0.76%.

Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Rhode Island Colleges

	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
Tuition & Fees	$28,473	$29,833	$30,567	$31,722	$32,819	$34,389	$34,652
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	4.78%	2.46%	3.78%	3.46%	4.78%	0.76%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	4.78%	7.36%	11.41%	15.26%	20.78%	21.70%

The average graduate school tuition & fees of Rhode Island public schools are $10,270 which has increased by 17.56% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $19,643 which has risen by 6.88%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 0.98% while last year increase rate was 0.05%.

Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Rhode Island Colleges

	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
In-State Costs	$8,736	$9,360	$10,049	$10,049	$10,076	$10,260	$10,270
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	7.14%	7.36%	0.00%	0.27%	1.83%	0.10%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	7.14%	15.03%	15.03%	15.34%	17.45%	17.56%
Out-of-State Costs	$18,378	$18,787	$19,254	$19,254	$19,281	$19,633	$19,643
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	2.23%	2.49%	0.00%	0.14%	1.83%	0.05%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	2.23%	4.77%	4.77%	4.91%	6.83%	6.88%

For private graduate schools in Rhode Island state, the 2017 tuition & fees are $21,375 which has increased by -1.58% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is -0.22636% while last year increase rate was -5.11%.

Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Rhode Island Colleges

	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
Tuition & Fees	$21,719	$22,772	$23,755	$23,345	$21,907	$22,526	$21,375
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	4.85%	4.32%	-1.72%	-6.16%	2.83%	-5.11%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	4.85%	9.37%	7.49%	0.86%	3.72%	-1.58%

You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Rhode Island college cost trends.

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10 Most Popular Colleges In Rhode Island State - Tuition Comparison

This page introduce the most popular colleges and universities in Rhode Island State. The popularity is calculated based on viewed and saved count last 6 months. Below, you can compare general academic facts including acceptance rate, student population, and graduate rate between the popular Rhode Island schools. In addition, you can compare tuition & fees of those colleges and estimate for future academic year.

General Academic Factors Comparison Between 10 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In Rhode Island State

In most popular schools in Rhode Island, there are 1 public and 9 private schools. Next table shows academic information and general characteristics of the 10 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in Rhode Island State including acceptance ratio, graduation rates, student population, and student to faculty rates.

Table. 10 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In Rhode Island State Overview

Name	Acceptance Rates	Graduation Rates	Population	Student Faculty Ratio
Brown University Providence, RI	9%	96%	9,781	1:9 (11.11 %)
Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI	37%	90%	2,477	1:9 (11.11 %)
Roger Williams University Bristol, RI	78%	64%	5,193	1:14 (7.14 %)
University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI	74%	63%	17,822	1:17 (5.88 %)
New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI	-	54%	2,962	1:13 (7.69 %)
Salve Regina University Newport, RI	73%	68%	2,746	1:13 (7.69 %)
Johnson & Wales University-Online Providence, RI	64%	-	799	1:16 (6.25 %)
Bryant University Smithfield, RI	72%	77%	3,698	1:13 (7.69 %)
Providence College Providence, RI	57%	83%	4,568	1:12 (8.33 %)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI	82%	62%	9,324	1:20 (5.00 %)

2017 Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimated Costs

Next table list 2016-2017 tuition & fees and compares the costs between 10 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in Rhode Island State. The 2016-2017 costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for year 2017-2018 are calculated and estimated based on each school's previous tuition change rates. See school's tuition page for detail description.

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Table. 2017 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation

	2017 Tuition & Fees		2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
Brown University	$51,366		$51,366
Rhode Island School of Design	$47,110		$47,110
Roger Williams University	$32,100		$32,100
University of Rhode Island	$12,884	$28,874	$12,884	$28,874
New England Institute of Technology	$26,151		$26,151
Salve Regina University	$37,820		$37,820
Johnson & Wales University-Online	$14,823		$14,823
Bryant University	$40,962		$40,962
Providence College	$46,970		$46,970
Johnson & Wales University-Providence	$30,396		$30,396
Average	$12,884	$35,657	$12,884	$35,657

Table. 2017 Graduate School Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation

	2017 Tuition & Fees		2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
Brown University	$51,152		$51,152
Rhode Island School of Design	$47,110		$47,110
Roger Williams University	$14,822		$14,822
University of Rhode Island	$13,362	$25,772	$13,362	$25,772
New England Institute of Technology	$13,290		$13,290
Salve Regina University	$9,280		$9,280
Johnson & Wales University-Online	$12,498		$12,498
Bryant University	$26,832		$26,832
Providence College	$8,880		$8,880
Johnson & Wales University-Providence	$11,826		$11,826
Average	$13,362	$22,146	$13,362	$22,146

Table. 2017 Living Costs Comparison and 2018 Estimation

	2017 Living Costs		2018 Estimated Living Costs
	On-Campus	Off-campus	On-Campus	Off-Campus
Brown University	$15,200	-	$15,200	-
Rhode Island School of Design	$16,350	$16,350	$16,350	$16,350
Roger Williams University	$17,896	$7,068	$17,896	$7,068
University of Rhode Island	$14,321	$13,371	$14,321	$13,371
New England Institute of Technology	$14,465	$11,766	-	$11,766
Salve Regina University	$15,950	$12,750	$15,950	$12,750
Johnson & Wales University-Online	-	$9,109	-	-
Bryant University	$16,375	$12,200	$16,375	$12,200
Providence College	$14,790	$15,250	$14,790	$15,250
Johnson & Wales University-Providence	$14,672	$9,109	$14,672	$9,109
Average	$15,557	$11,885	$15,694	$12,233

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