2027 Best Value English Schools in Rhode Island
[English](/majors/english-language-literature/general-english-language-literature/english/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong english education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for english students.
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2027 Best Value English Schools in Rhode Island
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in english, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value English Schools
Leading the list is University Of Rhode Island, our #1 best value for english in Rhode Island. Located in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,942, with out-of-state students paying around $37,146. Typical student debt for english graduates is $25,000. Early-career english graduates make about $30,137. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Rhode Island admits about 72% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Brown University earned it the #2 place for english. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $71,312. Typical student debt for english graduates is $13,500. English graduates of Brown University earn a median of $50,437 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.
Providence College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value english schools. Set in the city of Providence, Providence College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $63,550. English graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Early-career english graduates make about $40,798. That is a strong return on a $25,500 median debt. Roughly 51% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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