Best Rhode Island National Universities
Brown University ranked first and University of Rhode Island ranked second in 2025 National Universities rankings in Rhode Island. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 2 National Universities in Rhode Island. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the top 2 National Universities in Rhode Island is $71,312.
- The average graduate tuition & fees of the top 2 National Universities in Rhode Island is $69,948.
- The average SAT score is 1,540 and the average acceptance rate is 5.39%.
- The average number of students is 11,956 and the students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
- The average graduation rate is 96.00%.
Best Rhode Island National Universities Comparison Table
The following table shows Best Rhode Island National Universities. You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles and narrow down the college list by using buttons below.
| Rank | College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown University Providence, RI | $71,312 | $69,948 | 1,540 | 5% | 11,956 | 96% | 6 to 1 |
| 2 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $37,146 | $33,148 | 1,160 | 72% | 17,210 | 73% | 17 to 1 |
| Average | $71,312 | $69,948 | 1,540 | 5% | 11,956 | 96% | 6 to 1 |
Rhode Island Colleges by Ranking and School Type