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Overview |
KSC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 4,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #746 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $42,336 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,230 | $42,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,860 | $16,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,405 | $37,936 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,527 | $22,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
KSC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,666 | 8,238 | ||
| Admitted | 4,157 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
KSC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
KSC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 82% | ||
Campus |
KSC | 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 KSC based on total student enrollment (4,344 students vs. 2,846 students)
KSC vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 260.2% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($42,336.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.2% higher at Roger Williams University than Keene State College ($42,336.00 vs. $23,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Roger Williams University ($20,405 vs. $37,936)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 20.4% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($13,860 vs. $16,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 113.7% larger than aid received Keene State College ($22,491 vs. $10,527)
KSC vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC 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 KSC .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Roger Williams University (87.8%)
KSC vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC 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 KSC.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Keene State College (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $8,600 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/