Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
BU NYU Fordham Syracuse Endicott College Salve Regina University Northeastern Emmanuel College Bentley Skidmore College Pratt Institute Babson| Emerson College | Roger Williams University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Emerson | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 4,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | rwu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Emerson | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $42,336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $42,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $16,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $37,936 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $22,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Emerson | Roger Williams University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 8,238 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 20, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Roger Williams University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Emerson | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Roger Williams University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Emerson | Roger Williams University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 4,344 students)
Emerson vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Roger Williams University?
- Emerson College is 28.5% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $42,336.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Emerson than Roger Williams University ($54,400.00 vs. $42,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roger Williams University than Emerson ($37,936 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roger Williams University are 21.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,690 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Emerson College (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($26,447 vs. $22,491)
Emerson vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson 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 Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Roger Williams University (81% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/