Best colleges in Rhode Island

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- Location: Providence, RI
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- Net price: $30,715
- SAT range: Not available
- Niche grade:  C+
#10. Johnson & Wales University- Providence
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- Location: Bristol, RI
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- Net price: $36,537
- SAT range: Not available
- Niche grade:  C+
#9. Roger Williams University
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- Location: East Greenwich, RI
- Acceptance rate: 68%
- Net price: $34,721
- SAT range: 960-1200
- Niche grade:  B-
#8. New England Institute of Technology
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- Location: Providence, RI
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Net price: $8,710
- SAT range: 870-1100
- Niche grade:  B
#7. Rhode Island College
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- Location: Smithfield, RI
- Acceptance rate: 74%
- Net price: $40,310
- SAT range: 1120-1300
- Niche grade:  B

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#6. Bryant University
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- Location: Kingston, RI
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $20,496
- SAT range: 1090-1290
- Niche grade:  B
#5. University of Rhode Island
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- Location: Newport, RI
- Acceptance rate: 73%
- Net price: $36,708
- SAT range: 1020-1190
- Niche grade:  B
#4. Salve Regina University
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- Location: Providence, RI
- Acceptance rate: 58%
- Net price: $39,566
- SAT range: 1120-1330
- Niche grade:  B+
#3. Providence College
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- Location: Providence, RI
- Acceptance rate: 19%
- Net price: $38,234
- SAT range: 1310-1480
- Niche grade:  A-
#2. Rhode Island School of Design
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- Location: Providence, RI
- Acceptance rate: 6%
- Net price: $25,028
- SAT range: 1460-1570
- Niche grade:  A+

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This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. Brown University
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