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Overview |
SHU | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SHU | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHU | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 9% |
Students |
SHU | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 81% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Roger Williams 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 4,397 students)
SHU vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Roger Williams University?
- Sacred Heart University is 14% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at SHU than Roger Williams University ($46,310.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roger Williams University than SHU ($37,964 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roger Williams University are 7.5% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($16,294 vs. $17,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University as Roger Williams University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($20,611 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Roger Williams University (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Roger Williams University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $53,000)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/