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Overview |
Temple | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,205 | 4,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | temple.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Temple | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,114 | $42,336 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,494 | $42,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,968 | $16,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,641 | $37,936 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,891 | $22,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Temple | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,399 | 8,238 | ||
| Admitted | 30,181 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Temple | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Temple | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Temple | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Temple | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Temple | 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
- Temple University is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (30,205 students vs. 4,344 students)
Temple vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 100.5% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($42,336.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Roger Williams University than Temple University ($42,336.00 vs. $36,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Roger Williams University ($29,641 vs. $37,936)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roger Williams University are 1.7% lower than costs at Temple University ($16,690 vs. $16,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Temple University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 89.1% larger than aid received Temple University ($22,491 vs. $11,891)
Temple vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Temple 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 Temple .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Temple (82.9%)
Temple vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple 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 Temple.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Roger Williams University (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Roger Williams University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $53,000)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/