First, the two names are different. The English name of Rhode Island University is University.
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Second, school hours are different. Rhode Island University was founded in 1892, and Rhode Island School of Design was founded in 1877.
Third, the location of schools is different. Although both are located in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island School of Design is located in Providence, the capital of Rhode Island, and the main campus of the University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, Rhode Island.
Fourth, the types of schools are different. Rhode Island University is a public comprehensive university, and Rhode Island School of Design is a private art university.
Fifth, the characteristics of running a school are different. The contents of the courses offered by the two are quite different. Rhode Island School of Design features art and design disciplines, and mainly offers courses such as graphic design, photography, illustration, industrial design, architecture and jewelry design. The University of Rhode Island offers a wider range of courses in the humanities, natural sciences and engineering.