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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,737 | 4,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $42,336 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,900 | $42,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,780 | $16,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,644 | $37,936 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,675 | $22,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,541 | 8,238 | ||
| Admitted | 2,937 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 82% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roger Williams University is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (4,344 students vs. 2,737 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 498.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($42,336.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124% higher at Roger Williams University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($42,336.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Roger Williams University ($19,644 vs. $37,936)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roger Williams University are 6.5% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($16,690 vs. $17,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 159.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($22,491 vs. $8,675)
SUNY-ESF vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than SUNY-ESF (82.9%)
SUNY-ESF vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than Roger Williams University (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $6,800 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/