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Overview |
Syracuse | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1120/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Syracuse | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Syracuse | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 4,397 students)
Syracuse vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Roger Williams University?
- Syracuse University is 43.8% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at Syracuse than Roger Williams University ($58,440.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roger Williams University than Syracuse ($37,964 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roger Williams University are 5.4% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,294 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Syracuse University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 68.5% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($34,737 vs. $20,611)
Syracuse vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse 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 Syracuse .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse 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 Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Roger Williams University (80% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Roger Williams University graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $53,000)
- Roger Williams University and Syracuse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roger Williams University and Syracuse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/