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Overview |
Roger Williams University | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Bristol, RI | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rwu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Roger Williams University | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,632 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,632 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,294 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,964 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,611 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 50% |
Admission |
Roger Williams University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,121 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 7,389 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1270 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Roger Williams University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roger Williams University | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Roger Williams University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Roger Williams University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Roger Williams University | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roger Williams University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 1,775 students)
Roger Williams University vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roger Williams University or LGCNHS?
- Roger Williams University is 33.6% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Roger Williams University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($40,632.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences than Roger Williams University ($33,047 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 48.1% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($11,000 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 236.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($20,611 vs. $6,133)
Roger Williams University vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roger Williams University or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Roger Williams University .
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Roger Williams University vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roger Williams University or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Roger Williams University.
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $1,700 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/