College comparison

New Hampshire vs University of Rhode Island

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	New Hampshire Durham, NH	University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
Acceptance rateUniversity of Rhode Island is more selective	88%	72%
SAT (25–75)	1090–1330	1020–1280
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	11,261	13,381
Avg net price	$23,805	$21,440
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Durham, NH	Kingston, RI

Quick answers

Is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or University of Rhode Island harder to get into?

University of Rhode Island is more selective: University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 88% and University of Rhode Island's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs University of Rhode Island?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1090–1330 at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus and 1020–1280 at University of Rhode Island. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.