Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Endicott College Salve Regina University Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College| Towson University | Roger Williams University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
TU | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | rwu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
TU | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $40,632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
TU | Roger Williams University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Roger Williams University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
TU | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Roger Williams University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
TU | Roger Williams University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 89% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 81% | ||
Campus |
TU | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 4,397 students)
TU vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 461.4% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at Roger Williams University than Towson University ($40,632.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Roger Williams University ($14,443 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 19.4% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($13,642 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Towson University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 80.6% larger than aid received Towson University ($20,611 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- Accepted freshman TU 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 TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Roger Williams University (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $500 more per year than Roger Williams University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $53,000)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU 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/