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Overview |
ECSU | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
ECSU | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
ECSU | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 81% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roger Williams University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 528% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 318.6% higher at Roger Williams University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($40,632.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Roger Williams University ($18,628 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 1.2% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($16,106 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 87.5% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($20,611 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $6,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/