University of Rhode Island vs Brown University vs Rhode Island College
This page compares University of Rhode Island, Brown University, and Rhode Island College — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in Rhode Island. University of Rhode Island has the largest enrollment (13,381). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at Brown University ($93,487). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | University of Rhode Island | Brown University | Rhode Island College |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public | Private nonprofit | Public |
| In-state tuition | $16,942 | $71,412 | $11,300 |
| Average net price | $21,440 | $25,184 | $9,478 |
| Median student debt | $22,250 | $11,428 | $20,500 |
| Enrollment | 13,381 | 7,226 | 5,049 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 73.3% | 95.7% | 48.1% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $57,446 | $79,131 | $46,882 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $69,743 | $93,487 | $56,318 |
| Admission rate | 72.2% | 5.4% | 91.8% |
| Average SAT score | 1,160 | 1,546 | 990 |