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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 4,397 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 4,088.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 476.3% higher at Roger Williams University than Fitchburg State University ($40,632.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Roger Williams University ($15,535 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 20.6% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($13,516 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Fitchburg State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 190.6% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($20,611 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Fitchburg State University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/