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URI-Kingston vs UWyoming

Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of New England and the Rocky Mountains, the University of Rhode Island (URI) and the University of Wyoming (UW) offer distinct educational experiences. URI, located in the vibrant town of Kingston, Rhode Island, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a more diverse student body compared to UW, situated in the charming city of Laramie, Wyoming. While both universities excel in various academic disciplines, URI is renowned for its strong programs in marine sciences and engineering, while UW shines in fields like atmospheric sciences and geology. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and other key factors, helping you make an informed decision about your academic journey.
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University of Rhode Island

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University of Wyoming

Overview

Location Kingston, Rhode Island Laramie, Wyoming
Campus setting Suburb: Large Town: Remote
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 85.0% 76.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 76.5% 96.8%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $65
Graduate: $65
Undergraduate: $40
Graduate: $50
SAT range 1090 - 1290 N/A
ACT range 25 - 30 N/A
Students submitting SAT score 30.0%
Students submitting ACT score 3.0%
Total number of applicants 25,105 5,645
Total number of admissions given out 19,196 5,463
Admitted students who chose to enroll 3,340 1,477
Yield rate 17.4% 27.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $31,614
Out of state: $49,636
In state: $21,805
Out of state: $36,355
Average net price $20,496 $10,452
Tuition
In state: $13,250
Out of state: $31,272
In state: $4,620
Out of state: $19,170
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $8,340
Meal plan: $5,500
Room/dormitory: $4,822
Meal plan: $6,322
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 94.0%
Average amount $12,949 		96.0%
Average amount $10,164
Students receiving federal student loan 61.0%
Average amount $5,252 		26.0%
Average amount $4,606
Students taking out private loans 18.0%
Average amount $18,913 		5.0%
Average amount $14,983

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 14,744
Men 43.3% Women 56.7% 		8,869
Men 47.3% Women 52.7%
Graduate students 2,767
Men 37.5% Women 62.5% 		2,610
Men 43.5% Women 56.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Very Low
Out-of-state students 60.3% 41.2%
International students 2.7% 4.3%
Campus local/setting Suburb: Large Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity 5,523 2,873
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Rhode Island Mississippi Connecticut New York New Jersey Wyoming Colorado California Texas Illinois

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Health Professions
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Agriculture
Students to faculty ratio 17:1 14:1
Institutional accreditation New England Commission on Higher Education Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 70.0% 60.2%
Dropout rate 28.7% 12.3%
Transferred out N/A 24.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
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
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $105,669
  • Year 2: $125,611
  • Year 3: $125,487
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $77,157
  • Year 2: $73,949
  • Year 3: $92,872
Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $66,915
  • Year 3: $73,539
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $80,304
  • Year 2: $63,997
  • Year 3: $73,166
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,738
  • Year 2: $66,369
  • Year 3: $69,050
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,867
  • Year 2: $61,516
  • Year 3: $69,035
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,336
  • Year 2: $58,673
  • Year 3: $67,823
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,165
  • Year 2: $55,383
  • Year 3: $66,607
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,016
  • Year 2: $47,260
  • Year 3: $63,163
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $57,106
  • Year 2: $55,512
  • Year 3: $61,734

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