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Overview |
Penn State | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,399 | 4,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,672 | $42,336 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,626 | $42,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,030 | $16,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,450 | $37,936 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,577 | $22,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 99% |
Admission |
Penn State | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,956 | 8,238 | ||
| Admitted | 46,605 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 |
Penn State | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Penn State | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 4,344 students)
Penn State vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 115.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($42,336.00 vs. $19,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Roger Williams University than Penn State Main Campus ($42,336.00 vs. $39,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Roger Williams University ($27,450 vs. $37,936)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 28.1% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($13,030 vs. $16,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Penn State Main Campus (99% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 94.3% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($22,491 vs. $11,577)
Penn State vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State 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 Penn State .
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Penn State (54.2%)
Penn State vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State 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 Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Roger Williams University (87% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $2,300 more per year than Roger Williams University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,000)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State 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/