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Overview |
SFC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
SFC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 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 |
SFC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
SFC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
SFC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 81% | ||
Campus |
SFC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roger Williams University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 2,661 students)
SFC vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 49.4% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at Roger Williams University than St. Francis College ($40,632.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Roger Williams University ($18,602 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roger Williams University are 10.5% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($16,294 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than St. Francis College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 19.2% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($20,611 vs. $17,294)
SFC vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC 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 SFC .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at SFC (2.9)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than SFC (84.3%)
SFC vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than St. Francis College (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $3,000 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $50,000)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $27,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/