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Overview |
Roger Williams University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Bristol, RI | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rwu.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roger Williams University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,632 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,632 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,294 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,964 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,611 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roger Williams University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,121 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 7,389 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1270 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Roger Williams University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roger Williams University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roger Williams University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Roger Williams University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Roger Williams University | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 2,872 students)
Roger Williams University vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roger Williams University or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Salve Regina University than Roger Williams University ($45,250.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roger Williams University than Salve Regina University ($37,964 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roger Williams University are 1.3% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($16,294 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 30% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($26,787 vs. $20,611)
Roger Williams University vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roger Williams University or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Roger Williams University .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Roger Williams University vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roger Williams University or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Roger Williams University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Roger Williams University (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Roger Williams University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $53,000)
- Salve Regina University and Roger Williams University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and Roger Williams University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roger Williams University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/