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Overview |
Roger Williams University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Bristol, RI | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rwu.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roger Williams University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,632 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,632 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,294 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,964 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,611 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roger Williams University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,121 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 7,389 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1270 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Roger Williams University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roger Williams University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Roger Williams University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Roger Williams University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Roger Williams University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 4,397 students)
Roger Williams University vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roger Williams University or Abilene Christian University?
- Roger Williams University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Roger Williams University than Abilene Christian University ($40,632.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than Roger Williams University ($28,978 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 41.7% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($11,500 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 27.5% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($26,280 vs. $20,611)
Roger Williams University vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roger Williams University or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Roger Williams University .
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Roger Williams University vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roger Williams University or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and Roger Williams University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Roger Williams University (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($25,325 vs. $27,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University 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/