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Overview |
MC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
MC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
MC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 81% | ||
Campus |
MC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roger Williams University is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 3,946 students)
MC vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 106.7% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.7% higher at Roger Williams University than Mississippi College ($40,632.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Roger Williams University ($20,874 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 37.9% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($11,818 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 21.9% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($20,611 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC 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 MC .
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC 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 MC.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Mississippi College (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $8,900 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/