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Aastha Sharma

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Applying to Globe University was pretty chill compared to other U.S. colleges. No super high test scores needed, rolling admissions (so no stressy deadlines), and a big focus on job-ready programs. It ran more like a business than a traditional uni. But heads up — it's closed now, so you'll need other options!

 

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Akanksha Malhotra

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A few of the factors that may influence this decision include tuition fee, weather conditions, location, quality of faculty, reputation of the university, etc. Out of the 3 universities, Oakland and Michigan University Flint are somewhat selective universities. A comparison of these universities is given below:

Particulars

Oakland University

Michigan University Flint

Indiana State University

Acceptance rate

70% – 88%

69%

92%

Annual tuition fees

INR 16 L – 21 L

INR 16 L - 30 L

INR 12 L - 27 L

No. of courses

275+

60+

35+

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Meet Changrani

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It is easier to apply to Northwestern State University of Louisiana than to most U.S. universities. With a high acceptance rate, no compulsory SAT/ACT, and liberal deadlines, NSU is international-student-friendly. Transcripts, English proficiency, and general documents are required. It is less competitive, cheaper, and best for students looking for an affordable American education.

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Akash Gaur

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Yes, URI offers a number of scholarships to its domestic & international student population that ranges between USD 3,000-USD 20,000 (INR 86,000-INR 17.3 L) a year.

Some popular scholarships offered by the institute includes:

·      Gilman Scholarship

·      Beatrice S. Demers Foreign Language Fellows

·      Helen Izzi Schilling' 54 & Francis Schilling

·      William & Sharon Flynn International Study Abroad Opportunity

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Akash Gaur

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The University of Rhode Island has campuses in Kingston & Narragansett, both based in Rhodes Island. The main campus is located about 50km south of Providence, 120km from Boston, & about 260km from New York City.

The campus offers an array of world class academic & recreational facilities, including a state-of-the-art library, dining halls & sports grounds & turfs that host the United States' premier college sports competition: the NCAA Championships.

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Akash Gaur

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The University of Rhode Island campus is considered an engineering marvel offering a plethora of academic & recreational facilities to students.

The institute's campus was ranked the “3rd Most Beautiful Coastal College Campus” in the United States by a prominent campus ranking platform.

The only institutions to pip URI in the rankings were Pepperdine University, Malibu & the University of San Diego.

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Akash Gaur

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The University of Rhode Island acceptance rate stands at around 75%, whereas that of Rockford University is 57%. While both institutions are selective at granting admissions, that too to varying degrees, the University of Rhode Island is comparatively easier to secure admissions at than Rockford.

Prospective students must maintain a solid academic record & a professional resume highlighting their achievements to have a decent chance of admissions at either institute.

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Akash Gaur

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The University of Rhode Island is a popular destination of employee recruitment for a number of major organizations in the US & globally.

The institute's graduates are very much in demand thanks to their industry ready, highly skilled nature. Some prominent members of the URI graduate recruitment network include: Fidelity Investments, CVS Health, General Dynamics Electric Boat & Lifespan.

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Akash Gaur

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Yes GRE scores are considered for admissions at URI however it is not a mandatory requirement and students can opt to add their GRE scores as part of their application as it boosts the overall impression of their application in the eyes of the university's admissions team

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Akash Gaur

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The university does not specify a minimum GPA score as part of its admission requirements, however, as per data curated from an unofficial source, the minimum GPA deemed acceptable for admission at URI is 3.64 on a scale of 4.0.

Students must perform really well in their school & college level academics, getting a majority of A's to have a good chance of securing a seat at the institute.

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