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Brown University vs. Salve Regina University

Brown University (Providence, RI) and Salve Regina University (Newport, RI) compared side by side. Brown University is a private nonprofit institution; Salve Regina University is a private nonprofit institution. Below, the more favorable figure in each row is highlighted, using official federal data.

Brown University

Private nonprofit

Salve Regina University

Private nonprofit

Acceptance rate5%68%
Median earnings (10 yrs)$93,487$72,975
Graduation rate96%77%
Retention rate99%83%
Average net price$25,184$36,967
In-state tuition$71,412$50,100
Median student debt$11,428$27,000
SAT average1,5461,232
Enrollment7,2262,121

Brown University

Providence, RI

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Salve Regina University

Newport, RI

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. "More favorable" is a simple per-metric comparison (higher earnings and graduation, lower cost and acceptance rate) and isn't an overall verdict — the right fit depends on your goals.