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Overview |
RIC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
RIC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
RIC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
RIC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
RIC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 81% | ||
Campus |
RIC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 4,397 students)
RIC vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 328.6% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Roger Williams University than Rhode Island College ($40,632.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Roger Williams University ($11,014 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 21.5% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($13,414 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Rhode Island College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 173.5% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($20,611 vs. $7,537)
RIC vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC 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 RIC .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than RIC (87.5%)
RIC vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC 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 RIC.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Rhode Island College (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $11,000 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC 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/