Best private colleges in Rhode Island

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- Niche Grade: C+
- Location: Bristol, RI
- Acceptance Rate: 88%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 3,603 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1130-1300

#8. Roger Williams University
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- Niche Grade: C+
- Location: East Greenwich, RI
- Acceptance Rate: 73%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,283 (10:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 920-1140

#7. New England Institute of Technology
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- Niche Grade: C+
- Location: Providence, RI
- Acceptance Rate: 84%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 4,339 (14:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 970-1230

#6. Johnson & Wales University- Providence
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Smithfield, RI
- Acceptance Rate: 66%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 3,216 (16:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1160-1340

#5. Bryant University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Newport, RI
- Acceptance Rate: 70%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 2,064 (11:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1160-1300

#4. Salve Regina University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Providence, RI
- Acceptance Rate: 49%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 4,482 (11:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1250-1400

#3. Providence College
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Location: Providence, RI
- Acceptance Rate: 14%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 2,084 (7:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1370-1540

#2. Rhode Island School of Design
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Location: Providence, RI
- Acceptance Rate: 5%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 7,220 (7:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1500-1570

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cu Fleshman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 47 states.

#1. Brown University
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