Why does Rhode Island College have such a negative reputation? Is it that bad?

Submitted by PinkSwallowLove t3_110vcr7 in RhodeIsland

I only ask because it is one of the schools I am considering applying to upon becoming eligible for in state tuition next year. It has the majors I am interested in as well as interesting classes and it all comes at a relatively affordable price. But many people have advised me to avoid RIC or they tell me RIC is bad and low quality and that I should opt for URI (which, admittedly, is another school I am seriously considering along with UConn at Avery Point). But why do people say this? What makes RIC so bad? Is its notorious infamy really earned and justified or are all the negative reviews inflated to exaggerated proportions?

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Username333666999 t1_j8ba6u1 wrote

Depends on the degree. For a lot of jobs a degree is a degree and it doesn’t matter where it comes from.

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slipperysuarez t1_j8bk05w wrote

RIC has a negative reputation? It’s the best bang for your buck going.

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Maleficent_Weird8613 t1_j8boe4o wrote

Exactly. RIC is wicked inexpensive and you get a decent education and don't get lost in the shuffle of URI. There's a positive of going to a small school.

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PJfanRI t1_j8bx577 wrote

Best value for sure, but best bang for your buck is Bryant University. Studies have demonstrated it to provide the best ROI in the state and one of the best in the country.

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Status_Silver_5114 t1_j8dqg0v wrote

"The full-time tuition fee for the fall and spring terms for all students is $48,432."

Maybe for something very specific it's got ROI but it's primarily a business school. If you want anything else but that, go elsewhere.

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PJfanRI t1_j8e90n2 wrote

The studies are based on Bryant University as a whole, not just the business school.

So do you have any data to support your statement? Simply quoting the tuition doesn't mean much if it's got a great ROI.

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Status_Silver_5114 t1_j8ebmvo wrote

I'm pointing out that if you're going to go 50k in debt for a degree (unless it's business, which is what Bryant's focus is) - your 50k will go much further somewhere else and have more name recognition/brand value than bryant. I'd imagine spending a ¼ of that at RIC would also be more effective. Even URI including room and board clocks in at $30,538....

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PJfanRI t1_j8elwok wrote

Well that's the beauty of a metric like ROI; it factors in tuition. Despite having a tuition nearly twice that of URI, Bryant provides a higher return on investment.

And as I said, that data isn't limited to just the business school.

So I ask again, do you have any data that demonstrates the great ROI at Bryant is only applicable if you go to the Business School?

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Status_Silver_5114 t1_j8eor7a wrote

Do you have evidence that anything but business has a good ROI? Most of the "ratings" are BS btw (look at how everyone is fleeing US news ratings, for example) so why don't you you show your work for starters?

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PJfanRI t1_j8eu33y wrote

Yes actually; data from Payscale puts the average starting salary of a Social Sciences graduate from Bryant University at $63k. Communications and Journalism average $53k, and business school graduates average $58k.

I actually have friends that work for Payscale and am very familiar with their offer. They sell their salary data and consulting services to businesses to help them build out their compensation plans; so their data is pretty solid.

So, what data do you have to support that Bryant University only has a strong ROI for their business school?

I'm guessing you don't have any, which is why you tried to flip the script and have thus far refused to share anything but anecdotal BS. But lets see!

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Status_Silver_5114 t1_j8evmzg wrote

Bryant has a new england wide rep as a second tier b-school. Always has. I think this is the intangible that you are missing here - no one is going to pull a bryant resume off the pile based on that. And if they are charging 50k a year? you can do better/same at a cheaper price. Payscale isn't free to use so I can't run alternate numbers. But they have a 73% acceptance rate? That speaks volumes on balance with your $ paywall.

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PJfanRI t1_j8f2irt wrote

Is your back getting tired from moving the goal post yet?

Bryant's reputation has greatly increased over the past 20 years, and you've been living under a rock if that's news to you. Bryant University graduates are thought of very highly; I interface with many of them on a frequent basis in the tech world. Do their resumes go in a small pile because they're from Bryant? Maybe regionally, but certainly not nationally. Regardless, very few universities do provide that value to students.

I don't think you understand what Return on Investment is. That is the fundamental part you seem to be missing. The NPV that the Georgetown report uses to calculate ROI factors cost heavily into the equation. If you look at a school like Bryant or PC, they don't do particularly well 10 years in because their graduates are busy paying off their high student debt. The difference is that once they have paid off their debt, they rapidly catch up to and exceed their peers from other schools due to the higher expected salary they have from those schools.

The 10 year NPV for a Bryant University graduate is $149k; the 10 year for a RIC graduate is $140k.

The NPV for a Bryant grad at year 30 is $1.4 million; the NPV for a RIC grad is $814k.

So no, you don't do better at a cheaper price. That's not to say RIC isn't a good school; as I said, it provides tremendous value. At the end of the day, how you do after you graduate is more dependent on your own personal talent and drive than the school you went to. But Bryant University is the best ROI in the state, and there is data to back up that claim.

So I'm asking for the 3rd or 4th time; what data are you using to support your argument? Your inability to view the Payscale data is irrelevant. Just provide the data you used to support your original statement.

Or, better yet, admit you don't have any such data and you're basing your entire argument on anecdotal generalities.

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Status_Silver_5114 t1_j8f51nu wrote

If you just want the last word for last words sake, have it. Bryant has a fine but not stellar rep. Not a lot unique about it esp at a price tag like that. It's a regional business school primarily. I wouldn't encourage anyone looking at either RIC or URI to also apply there - Babson maybe but it's niche. ANd expensive. But have the last word if you need it.

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samskeyti_ t1_j8fzdoy wrote

What program?

Also, side note, unless UConn Avery Point has some very specific reason that you want to go there, really consider your decision, especially if you’re paying out of state tuition there. Whenever I drive by the campus yes it’s nice that it’s right on the water, but the atmosphere is very much like URI’s bay campus… not a lot of community, truly more of a research facility.

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DunDirty t1_j8bs4rx wrote

Really?! What is the ROI of the degrees offered? Confused as to what you mean by “best bang for your buck.” Also which degree programs you are talking about.

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Sparkleshart t1_j8czwgp wrote

Sounds like you’re talking to classist assholes…there’s absolutely nothing about RIC having a bad reputation that’s legitimate. It’s an accredited school that offers the same degrees as any other “big name” school without the price tag. I left with a double major BA and a Masters degree with 1/4 the debt of anyone else in my peer group who went elsewhere.

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owsleythehunter t1_j8bjwot wrote

Earned my History and Anthropology degree at RIC. I enjoyed my time there and had some amazing professors. It’s not necessarily an exciting place, and is focused on commuters. But school is what you make of it.

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Alejandromano t1_j8gv6up wrote

Are you me? I did Anthro and minored in History at RIC. I hope you were able to get Dr. Hays when he was around!

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owsleythehunter t1_j8hm1d9 wrote

I am you, you are me…

I don’t recall Dr. Hays, but I did have Drs. Cyvornek, Schuster, Baker, and a few others who are truly amazing people and teachers.

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iarmit t1_j8be64k wrote

What major ate you looking at, if I may ask? I went to URI and I now work at RIC. I concur that the supposed prestige does depend on your intended major (I went niche environmental science, so URI was my best bet), but I think a large part of the negative opinion (at least in-state) is that RIC is in "the bad part" (i.e., the urban, largely minority) of the state.

My understanding is that RIC's curriculum focuses heavily on preparing their students how to write effectively (again, applied differently based on major) and the price difference alone is a huge plus for RIC. Also, you know, if you're not scared of "the city"...

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PsychologicalSir3455 t1_j8bwhkr wrote

Proud RIC alum right here 😎 in state tuition is cheap and a good education. Everyone I work with is in a lot of debt from school going to huge universities. I have none

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deadl0ckx2 t1_j8bg0vp wrote

It’s not RIC’s location. It’s a prestige thing. URI is a flagship state school - RIC isn’t. URI has 14,500 undergrads to RIC’s 7,500 and 3500 grad students to RIC’s 1500. URI is D1 sports across the board. RIC IS D3.

Also, URI has a few relatively well-known programs (Oceanography/Ocean Engineering, Engineering, and Pharmacy). RIC isn’t really known for anything.

It’s not because it’s in “the bad part” of the state. If that was the case, schools like PC and JWU wouldn’t be as respected as they are.

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Status_Silver_5114 t1_j8biybm wrote

It’s actually known for its education department. Historically was also a commuter school (and probably still is somewhat) so if you want the stereotypical residential college life and D1 sports this isn’t it. But is way cheaper.

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anotheronebytesdust t1_j8cmsy4 wrote

Yeah education, art/music, and a lot of humanities are way better at RIC. When I was at URI, it was clear they had invested approximately $0 in anything that wasn’t STEM, student housing, or communications (for some reason).

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iarmit t1_j8bkf2m wrote

It's still very much so a commuter school. The dorms are highly underutilized, which does cause some financial pressure I would wager

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iarmit t1_j8bjtui wrote

"The bad part" was what I heard every time my buddy (from western Coventry) mentioned he was planning on going to RIC. As to the prestige/flagship/etc of RIC and URI... yeah, one's a college and one's a university. Frankly, someone shouldn't let sports dictate their choice unless they're going on a sports scholarship.

All's I'm saying is I think RIC is a perfectly acceptable school that gets a bad wrap partly because (my opinion, based on my experiences) some folks in the state are scared of cities and brown people.

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PinkSwallowLove OP t1_j8bfnct wrote

Hey there! Thanks for sharing your insight and perspective as someone who is well acquainted with both URI and RIC, I appreciate it immensely!

Well, with RIC specifically, I was looking at triple majoring in Geography, Public Administration and History while conversely at URI I would be interested in triple majoring in Environmental Economics, Supply Chain Management and History. URI does seem to have some more niche studies available but at the same time, RIC seems to be more affordable (and I am completely broke, so I would be depending on both my earnings from my job and scholarships, whether strictly need based or a mix of need based and merit, but I am not sure yet). Considering my financial state, RIC doesn’t seem like a bad option.

The city/urban aspect doesn’t bother me, I was homeless in Providence for a time and it wasn’t that bad, I enjoyed how walkable it is, but nonetheless, I would probably be commuting to classes from the Westerly area since it is closer to work.

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iarmit t1_j8bmxdq wrote

Oh (and sorry to keep replying) but if you haven't started yet, already know exactly what you want to do at either school, then I'd suggest looking into the Joint Admissions Agreement through CCRI.

I was able to get all of my Gen Eds done in small class sizes so i didn't have to worry about 100+ student lecture halls, got through strictly on grants, the system ensures your making adequate progress, you're guaranteed admission into your program after getting your Associates, and there is a GPA based tuition waiver. Our I should say, this is how it was back in 2013 when I finished at Rte 2 U

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Null_Error7 t1_j8ce1rx wrote

Not your parent but if you’re not wealthy or don’t care about getting the “college experience” just go to RIC.

Also, if you’re not wealthy you should reconsider those majors.

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iarmit t1_j8bj0yz wrote

Ah, yeah I live in the Westerly area now. I don't mind the commute (roughly 50 minutes depending on traffic). And yeah, it seems you have your majors sorted for the appropriate school... you absolute psycho :)

Edited to add: I forgot to mention, if you do end up going PA at RIC, there is an option to start your MPA at URI your senior year.

RIC doesn't currently have an MPA program, as I just found out trying to make use of my tuition waiver for being an employee, but URI has an online, accelerated, asynchronous offering

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anotheronebytesdust t1_j8cmdlv wrote

Just a point about affordability: if you’re any kind of decent student, URI gives you a $5,000 scholarship (though maybe it’s higher now). I graduated in 2019 and only paid like $4,000 a semester for tuition.

If you’re going to be living in Westerly, it’ll be much easier to commute to URI. Most URI students move off campus and a lot of people consider it a commuter school.

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huh_phd t1_j8bxyzz wrote

As a lab scientist I can say RIC isn't exactly known for it's science program, but it's not a bad place for many majors! I can't knock it

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Pfordy40 t1_j8ej9tn wrote

The setting of the college is not the issue… PC is in a rough part of town and it has an excellent academic reputation.

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MonicaPVD t1_j8bbmjo wrote

They don't have a negative reputation, just a very bland brand. Lack of imaginative leadership, limited funding, and being stuck in URIs shadow adds to the challenges.

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LadyScorps t1_j8bj7xq wrote

I go to RIC and a bunch of my friends went to more “prestigious” schools all across the country, including URI, and I can say for certain that my curriculum is on par with theirs. However, this could depend HEAVILY on your major due to how RIC funds certain departments. With Public Administration and History you will probably get a good education. The one major downside to RIC is that you need to be extremely self sufficient. You’re going to have bad professors and bad classes and while there are resources on campus, you need to seek them out. The same goes for your classes - you need to be on top of them and advocate for yourself because your advisors are also professors and a lot of times they can’t be as involved as you might like. Let me know if you have any more questions!

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kaffee_ist_gut t1_j8buim4 wrote

RIC has an excellent art department. Recently remodeled studios, and some of their faculty are also adjuncts at Rhode Island School of Design, which is frequently ranked top 5 worldwide. A fair number of RISD models work there, too. If you're looking to take some art electives, great choice.

A friend and my SO both went to RIC about 20 years ago, one for early childhood education and the other for math. They both agree they had a good experience overall.

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SpaghettiHeadie t1_j8gu6vx wrote

To add to this, I went to RIC for my M.A. in Digital Art and design. Wonderful professors and it gave me the skills and portfolio I needed to kick start my career in the industry.

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red__tide t1_j8bw4k7 wrote

As someone who went to an “elite” private college, realized it cost $60k a year and I would be a quarter of a million dollars in debt when I graduated, and promptly decided to transfer to RIC… there is nothing wrong with RIC. It has small classes, the professors care a lot and if you put in effort you will get a lot of individualized attention. Professors everywhere have PhDs. I loved it there, and would highly recommend it to anyone. Doesn’t have the same college dorm feel, but if you’re living off campus anyway that doesn’t matter.

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R3A1xGhosT t1_j8bl47a wrote

I’m at RIC right now after transferring from URI. So far I really like it here honestly, it’s quiet, and I can kinda of go anywhere on campus and not be bothered or have a line to go get anything.

URI definitely had life there with D1 sports, and events/concerts. But it’s also easier on the bank account here at RIC. I regret going to URI out of the gate after doing 2 years at CC because I’m $21k in the hole rn on loans. But I also miss the social life there if sports, etc.

But RIC definitely is not bad at all

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easedownripley t1_j8bqtds wrote

I got a great education at RIC. If you don’t have a lot of money, you should absolutely go there instead of one of the bigger schools.

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PJfanRI t1_j8bwsnn wrote

At the end of the day the most important thing is that you finish your degree. If money is a major concern, no perceived benefit you get from URI is going to justify the difference in tuition.

I've known plenty of successful people that attended RIC. I went to URI for a degree in Philosophy and have been plenty successful as well. Your success is going to come down to what YOU do with your degree; not the school you get it from.

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talazia t1_j8d79lj wrote

i'm a RIC grad. I went because it was cheaper and I was paying my own way through school. I've been out for years now, and in my professional life have worked with people who went to Harvard, Yale and other really expensive colleges. We all billed out the same.

Yes, if you go to some prestige schools, there are networks involved which help land better jobs. But once you are in the working world, it really doesn't matter. A degree is a degree.

Also, I think RIC's cache has come up in the world as of late with Viola Davis and more famous graduates.

The campus also has had quite a bit of money pushed into it -- when I went there buildings were falling down, etc. Now, most of the quad has relatively new buildings.

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LittlestBokChoy t1_j8dgg8j wrote

I went to RIC and did my internship through URI and visiting URI was like going to Disney for me. While I envied the little college town and well funded facilities I still wouldn’t change my choice for RIC. I had one on one mentor relationships with all the teachers in my department the entire time. In the physical science/bio depts everyone knows your name. It was like a family with my fellow students and all the staff and faculty.

The teachers at RIC really care about you and what you’re struggling with and will help you any way they can. Because of the small class sizes, they are able to go above and beyond for their students. The amazing people at RIC got me to where I am today!

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Different_Lettuce850 t1_j8cj9v0 wrote

Depends on your major. RIC is well regarded for education and nursing, and I believe their social work program is also well thought of.

I went to undergrad there and didnt know what I wanted to do and left with a BA in psych with a management minor which was enough to get me into corporate/office type jobs that required a 4 year degree at a minimum.

I later went back for grad school for my masters & CAGs in mental health counseling (not social work) and found the program to be very good. Affordable, small, closeby college and I felt my education was more than sufficient & affordable. YMMV based on other majors.

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Pvdsuccess t1_j8cszja wrote

I went to RIC for a couple of years for the basics and then transferred to URI for Marine studies. Saved a ton, and URI had to accept my class credits. The math classes are actually better at RIC too.

As for the rep, the comment a degree is a degree is true with the exception of, say, Harvard. Once you're in the workplace and prove yourself, nobody cares.

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cnorl t1_j8capkm wrote

Probably gonna get some shit for this comment, but: the rigor of a given college is often dependent on the ability/dedication of its median student. People who become tenured professors at a place like RIC are for the most part super capable, but you have to adjust the difficulty and rigor of your courses for your audience.

I have a small sample size, but I took some time off from a fancy school and took some classes at both RIC and URI while I was on leave. The classes were way, way easier than the ones at the university I got a degree from — particularly the two I took from RIC — but a lot of my classmates struggled.

In contrast, I was a completely average student at my full time university, and had to work hard for good grades, especially in STEM courses. (And in a couple cases, had to work hard just to pass a course)

So I think that it just entirely depends on what kind of student you are, what your plans are after college, how hard you want to work, etc. It’s not that RIC is “bad” but if you are a high achieving student and you like to be challenged, you might get frustrated there. RIC is also a college, not a university, so it doesn’t have as many opportunities for research. Etc.

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leonpinneaple t1_j8e72mc wrote

RIC is effectively a university . The title “college” is more about nostalgia than anything else. There are something like 40 graduate programs at RIC and plenty of research going on. Definitely not the same as in a big R1 place but plenty to engage undergraduates. RIC should really be called “Rhode Island State University”

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samskeyti_ t1_j8g00e9 wrote

There was talk at one point of renaming the school ocean state university and so many people were stuck on the tradition of RIC being RIC

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cnorl t1_j8gwpkg wrote

Oh interesting, gotcha. Thanks for the correction. I was there so long ago, and only as a visiting student, I had no idea.

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SunkenCityFerryman t1_j8d0mj1 wrote

There ain't nothing wrong with RIC my friend. It's cheaper, more reliable, less likely to be "student number*****. So the sports program isn't top notch but unless you are there to play sports who cares. You get a fine education there. Is it your high class school no. But I went to Keene myself. If you are there to learn RIC is fine if you are going college to party and rebel then URI. It comes down to what you put in equals what you get out.

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listen_youse t1_j8df72g wrote

Every time I hear talk about ROI wrt education I cringe.

Think hard about what education you would pursue if you had a guaranteed income for life so you could work at whatever you want or not at all. Would you forego education? If yes then ROI is all you need to consider when you go to college. Otherwise put that dream education first, ROI second. If RIC offers what you want, you are lucky.

You are a human being, not a corporation, a brand or a financial instrument.

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Sarcofaygo t1_j8ewrl5 wrote

>You are a human being, not a corporation, a brand or a financial instrument.

Being a human doesn't pay the bills tho does it

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SeanRobertsFerngully t1_j8ywyq9 wrote

Sure doesn't. Id rather do a job I tolerate and be able to enjoy my free time and the money I made vs a job I love and have to pick up a second job that I hate.

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wormholeweapons t1_j8d2sb3 wrote

Both my wife and I went to RIC. Served us well. I don’t know of it having a bad rep. Only that some programs are better elsewhere.

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hienz4 t1_j8bo8ww wrote

Depends on what your major is and what you want to do. I graduated there in 2012. I had a ok experience. When I was there most of the people who go there major in Nursing or Education. From personal experience, if you are trying to get a job in the entertainment industry it’s a terrible school to go to lol

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Environmental-Ad4090 t1_j8d8uw8 wrote

Save money and go to RIC your future self will thank you for not having massive student loans. FYI If possible get a part time job at Walmart they are easy to get a job at and pay for your school.

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4995songs t1_j8fmtuh wrote

I got a BA and MA in history and taught at RIC. I'm very happy with my experiences there and feel like I was prepared well for my career. Much of my grad school cohort came from different schools and they generally seemed to agree that my undergrad courses better prepared me for grad school than theirs. College is definitely what you make of it, but I felt like I mostly had smart, passionate professors that cared for their students.

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omjy18 t1_j8cmns6 wrote

From my experience working restaurants around ri is that ric grads tend to get fucked over a lot. Like the degree is a degree but it isn't a good networking thing like jwu or uri can be for certain majors. It's not a bad school but you have to do your own networking for a job out of it and if you don't it's essentially useless

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Mother-Pen t1_j8d2c7r wrote

The worst parts about RIC: No one graduates in four years. Do you need to take two classes that are sequential? Guess what- they’re not offering the first one at all this academic year but they are offering the second one but you can’t take it yet. This happens ALL. THE. TIME. The likelihood of completing one major in 4 years is tough let alone 3. Unless things have changed since I was there about 10 yrs ago.

You will be in classes with students who don’t try, don’t care, and are frankly not very intelligent (students getting a business degree). And a lot of the teachers I had just accepted it. So you have to keep yourself motivated and/or find the limited number of other students who are. There are leadership programs at RIC and through LRI- join those if you can.

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commandantskip t1_j8dq3sc wrote

>The worst parts about RIC: No one graduates in four years.

I've known a lot of RIC grads, and only one of them managed to graduate in four years. And that was like, twenty years ago.

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Different_Lettuce850 t1_j8j1zz4 wrote

i could have graduated in 4 years. i took a year off of my own accord and made it 5 but that was totally on me. you did have to pay attention to what classes were offered and when and plan ahead.

i did not find that my classmates were stupid or did not care, quite the contrary actually, and i don't know how it could be any worse than "party school" URI.

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jujubean17 t1_j8dkpej wrote

I’ve never heard that RIC has a negative rep and I went to URI. Both great schools

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KennyWuKanYuen t1_j8dswkm wrote

RIC was a safety school for me since they offered a full ride. But when compared with URI, I honestly would’ve gone with RIC. Facilities seemed nicer at the time and it was a smaller campus, which I really liked, compared to URI which seemed massive.

I honestly don’t know why people dislike RIC since I have three friends going there at the moment and it’s been alright for them.

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401RG t1_j8dvm87 wrote

Your response to these opinions should be “what are you hoping for from a college that RIC lacks?”

Because it all depends on your POV. I was nearly 30 when I went, married, living in my own house, two classes at a time, paying mostly out of pocket and working in my industry; RIC was a perfect choice. It was affordable, local to my house in Cranston and I could be in and out. I wasn’t looking for a “social” life from my college or needed “opportunities”. I love the diversity of the school with ages and races. Was everything perfect? No - fuck RIC sometimes. But it got me where I needed to without debt.

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StinkyDingus63 t1_j8ebltv wrote

I went there for my justice studies degree. It wasn’t bad, and way cheaper. I’d go back.

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SectorZed t1_j8f128i wrote

I can only speak for having attended URI, but I felt like it was a great school and gave me a good education. I went through their Journalism and Film Media production programs. I was out of state though so it was more expensive for me.

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EricaEquites1 t1_j8fg33o wrote

Bryant (University) is a C list drinking school with a business problem. They charge way too much. URI and RIC are better values. I did graduate from there Summa Cum Laude in 1993, but went to the cheaper night classes for most of it.

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bmartin1989 t1_j8dxeg5 wrote

Some of the buildings on campus aren't in great condition (Gauge and Craig Lee). In some ways I miss my college days

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leonpinneaple t1_j8e68gj wrote

Gaige, Craig-Lee and Horace Mann have been completely renovated and look awesome. Campus in general is in way better shape that it was maybe 6 years ago. It is worth paying a visit to the place now!

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mossattacks t1_j8eblft wrote

I know people who graduated from both RIC and URI, they received good educations from both schools. RIC is in a better location for nightlife, big internships, off-campus housing. URI is better if you want the traditional college experience: parties, events, sports, etc. URI is prob a better option if you’re going into STEM or specifically anything marine/environmental whereas RIC is better if you’re going into teaching/early childhood development.

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SeaworthinessLeft88 t1_j8ec99n wrote

Let me tell you a little secret when it comes to college: for the most part, nobody gives a shit what college you got your undergrad at. If you like the school and it fits your budget, don’t get hung up on whether or not it’s more prestigious than another school.

I did my undergrad at WPI, and I finished with a huge amount of college debt that took over 15 years to pay off. I don’t regret it, but I probably wouldn’t do it again in hindsight. Because when it comes down to it, I would have probably had the same exact job whether I earned my degree at WPI versus a much cheaper public university.

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Caravannnn t1_j8fpbm7 wrote

RIC was great to me. Cheap. I would recommend it for sure.

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radioflea t1_j8ioytx wrote

Many of the professors around the state, teach at CCRI, RIC, and URI. In fact, for many years CCRI and RIC would use the same text books.

Source: I’ve had multiple professors between both schools tell us to not donate, or resell specific books, because it was going to be used at the other school as well.

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ohare_tulip t1_j8is7jt wrote

I'm at RIC right now and I don't have many complaints. As someone who applied to big SEC schools is it what I hoped for, no, of course not. However, is it cheap and am I getting smaller classes where I can be focused on more? Yes!

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swiz747 t1_j8yc0e3 wrote

RIC is fantastic for a lot of majors but it's a trashcan for comp sci and math. The computer science department is an after thought stapled onto the math department. If you want to do comp sci or engineering on a budget, take a transfer degree at ccri that brings you to uri. you will save thousands and will give you a much better education.

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User0098237490 t1_j8bkvc5 wrote

All I know is a lot of students from RIC transfer to URI where I go now.

That’s gotta tell you something.

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[deleted] t1_j8boj37 wrote

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User0098237490 t1_j8bppz6 wrote

URI has a pretty high acceptance rate so I doubt it’s that they can’t get in right away, and if they really wanted get their gen-eds done with less debt they’d go to CCRI for free for the first two years like I did.

No logic in either of those points at all whatsoever.

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RhodyViaWIClamDigger t1_j8bh40c wrote

UCONN

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