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Overview |
Arcadia | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1120/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arcadia | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Arcadia | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roger Williams University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Roger Williams University?
- Arcadia University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Arcadia than Roger Williams University ($46,430.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Roger Williams University ($29,692 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 18.8% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($13,720 vs. $16,294)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University as Roger Williams University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 50.1% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($30,934 vs. $20,611)
Arcadia vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or Arcadia .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Roger Williams University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Roger Williams University and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Roger Williams University (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $46,400)
- Roger Williams University and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roger Williams University and Arcadia graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/