URI-Kingston vs Auburn

Nestled in the vibrant town of Kingston, Rhode Island, the University of Rhode Island (URI) stands as a beacon of academic excellence, while Auburn University, located in the heart of Auburn, Alabama, exudes a rich tradition of Southern charm and academic rigor. Both institutions offer a diverse range of academic programs, vibrant campus life, and opportunities for personal growth. However, they also possess distinct characteristics that set them apart. Delve into our comprehensive comparison table to discover the nuances that differentiate these two esteemed universities, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Whether you seek a coastal retreat or a vibrant college town experience, this side-by-side analysis will guide you towards the institution that best aligns with your aspirations and goals.

	Auburn University	University of Rhode Island
Overview
Location	Auburn, Alabama	Kingston, Rhode Island
Campus setting	City: Small	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	93.0%	85.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	71.2%	76.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $60	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $65
SAT range	N/A	1090 - 1290
ACT range	N/A	25 - 30
Students submitting SAT score		30.0%
Students submitting ACT score		3.0%
Total number of applicants	27,619	25,105
Total number of admissions given out	19,660	19,196
Admitted students who chose to enroll	5,311	3,340
Yield rate	27.0%	17.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $33,650 Out of state: $53,810	In state: $31,614 Out of state: $49,636
Average net price	$23,873	$20,496
Tuition	In state: $10,080 Out of state: $30,240	In state: $13,250 Out of state: $31,272
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,892 Meal plan: $5,704	Room/dormitory: $8,340 Meal plan: $5,500
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	69.0% Average amount $10,448	94.0% Average amount $12,949
Students receiving federal student loan	27.0% Average amount $5,232	61.0% Average amount $5,252
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $24,894	18.0% Average amount $18,913

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	24,931 Men 50.5% Women 49.5%	14,744 Men 43.3% Women 56.7%
Graduate students	6,595 Men 46.7% Women 53.3%	2,767 Men 37.5% Women 62.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	43.6%	60.3%
International students	7.0%	2.7%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	4,823	5,523
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Alabama Georgia Florida Tennessee Texas	Rhode Island Mississippi Connecticut New York New Jersey

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Education Health Professions Business Agriculture	Health Professions Business Engineering Biological and Biomedical Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	80.9%	70.0%
Dropout rate	4.4%	28.7%
Transferred out	13.0%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $109,330 Year 2: $119,954 Year 3: $122,981 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $106,330 Year 2: $114,892 Year 3: $119,917 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $90,962 Year 2: $93,520 Year 3: $96,107 Veterinary Medicine (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $80,045 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $94,852 Architectural Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,488 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $86,080 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $75,285 Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $83,134 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,127 Year 2: $68,778 Year 3: $77,684 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,274 Year 2: $65,753 Year 3: $75,817 Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,558 Year 2: $65,170 Year 3: $75,401 Real Estate Development (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $74,364	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $95,221 Year 2: $113,894 Year 3: $119,883 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $102,532 Year 2: $109,286 Year 3: $115,106 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,037 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $86,487 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,976 Year 2: $71,473 Year 3: $86,408 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,309 Year 2: $67,995 Year 3: $79,045 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,134 Year 2: $72,693 Year 3: $78,528 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,485 Year 2: $65,557 Year 3: $77,404 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $73,720 Year 3: $75,985 Ocean Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,071 Year 2: $63,600 Year 3: $73,268 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,907 Year 2: $63,880 Year 3: $72,515

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