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Overview |
Franciscan | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,750 | 4,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,070 | $42,336 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,070 | $42,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,540 | $16,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,490 | $37,936 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,561 | $22,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,265 | 8,238 | ||
| Admitted | 1,636 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franciscan | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Franciscan | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | 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 Franciscan based on total student enrollment (4,344 students vs. 3,750 students)
Franciscan vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 32% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($42,336.00 vs. $32,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Roger Williams University than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($42,336.00 vs. $32,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Roger Williams University ($24,490 vs. $37,936)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 74.9% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($9,540 vs. $16,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($22,491 vs. $18,561)
Franciscan vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan 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 Franciscan .
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Franciscan (72.2%)
Franciscan vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Roger Williams University (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/