University of Rhode Island vs University of South Alabama
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of Rhode IslandKingston, RICatholic life on campusUniversity of South AlabamaMobile, ALCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Rhode Island lists Mass every weekday.
- University of Rhode Island has the higher graduation rate: 73% against 53% at University of South Alabama.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of South Alabama: $17,648 a year, against $21,440 at University of Rhode Island.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at University of Rhode Island: $69,743, against $49,379 at University of South Alabama.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
3 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
3 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Kingston, RI
Mobile, AL
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
17,351
13,768
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
72%
71%
Average SAT
1160
1147
ACT middle 50%
20–26
Graduation rate
73%
53%
First-year retention
84%
76%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$21,440
$17,648
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$14,368
$12,657
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,923
$13,265
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,803
$16,277
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,394
$23,252
Net price, over $110,000 income
$28,460
$25,322
Median debt
$22,250
$24,929
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$69,743
$49,379
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.