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Overview |
Marywood | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,850 | 4,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,700 | $42,336 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,700 | $42,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,100 | $16,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,712 | $37,936 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,875 | $22,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Marywood | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,136 | 8,238 | ||
| Admitted | 2,625 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 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 |
Marywood | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marywood | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Marywood | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roger Williams University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (4,344 students vs. 2,850 students)
Marywood vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Marywood for in-state tuition ($42,336.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Roger Williams University than Marywood University ($42,336.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than Roger Williams University ($24,712 vs. $37,936)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marywood University are 10.5% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($15,100 vs. $16,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 23.9% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($27,875 vs. $22,491)
Marywood vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood 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 Marywood .
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Marywood (83.7%)
Marywood vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood 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 Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Roger Williams University (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $41,100)
- Roger Williams University and Marywood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roger Williams University and Marywood 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 Marywood students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/