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Overview |
Roger Williams University | AU | ||
| Location | Bristol, RI | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,344 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rwu.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roger Williams University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,336 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,336 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,690 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,936 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,491 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Roger Williams University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,238 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 7,231 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Roger Williams University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roger Williams University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Roger Williams University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Roger Williams University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Roger Williams University | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (4,344 students vs. 4,325 students)
Roger Williams University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roger Williams University or AU?
- Roger Williams University is 29.4% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($42,336.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Roger Williams University than Anderson University ($42,336.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Roger Williams University ($22,222 vs. $37,936)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 35.8% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($12,290 vs. $16,690)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University as Anderson University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($25,586 vs. $22,491)
Roger Williams University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roger Williams University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Roger Williams University .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than AU (52.8%)
Roger Williams University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roger Williams University or AU? 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 AU and Roger Williams University.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Anderson University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $15,500 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU 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 AU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/