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Overview |
Howard | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Howard | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Howard | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 4,397 students)
Howard vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Roger Williams University than Howard University ($40,632.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Roger Williams University ($28,279 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 2.6% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($15,880 vs. $16,294)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Roger Williams University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Howard University ($20,611 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard 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 Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Roger Williams University (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $51,800)
- Roger Williams University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roger Williams University and Howard 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 Howard students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/