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Overview |
Roger Williams University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Bristol, RI | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rwu.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roger Williams University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,632 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,632 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,294 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,964 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,611 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roger Williams University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,121 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 7,389 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1270 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roger Williams University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Roger Williams University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Roger Williams University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Roger Williams University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roger Williams University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 1,399 students)
Roger Williams University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roger Williams University or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Saint Michael's College than Roger Williams University ($47,640.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Roger Williams University ($27,700 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 8.7% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($14,995 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 80.3% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($37,162 vs. $20,611)
Roger Williams University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roger Williams University or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Roger Williams University .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
Roger Williams University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roger Williams University or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and Roger Williams University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Roger Williams University (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $400 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $52,600)
- Roger Williams University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Roger Williams University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roger Williams University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/