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Overview |
HPU | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
HPU | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
HPU | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
HPU | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 81% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 4,397 students)
HPU vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Roger Williams University than High Point University ($40,632.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roger Williams University than HPU ($37,964 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roger Williams University are 1.4% lower than costs at High Point University ($16,294 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than High Point University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 8.9% larger than aid received High Point University ($20,611 vs. $18,930)
HPU vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU 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 HPU .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at HPU (3.4)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than HPU (78.9%)
HPU vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU 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 HPU.
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $11,000 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/