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Overview |
EC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 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 |
EC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
EC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
EC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 81% | ||
Campus |
EC | 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 EC based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Roger Williams University than Elmira College ($40,632.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Roger Williams University ($24,040 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 21.7% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($13,388 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 31.4% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($27,091 vs. $20,611)
EC vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC 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 EC .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Roger Williams University (91%)
EC vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Roger Williams University (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $7,000 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $46,000)
- Roger Williams University and EC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roger Williams University and EC 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 EC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/