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Overview |
UHart | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
UHart | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UHart | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UHart | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
UHart | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 81% | ||
Campus |
UHart | 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
- University of Hartford is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 4,397 students)
UHart vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Roger Williams University?
- University of Hartford is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at UHart than Roger Williams University ($42,851.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hartford than Roger Williams University ($31,687 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 20.6% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($13,512 vs. $16,294)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Hartford as Roger Williams University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 41.9% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($29,250 vs. $20,611)
UHart vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart 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 UHart .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at UHart (3.26)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than UHart (82.8%)
UHart vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart 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 UHart.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than University of Hartford (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $3,400 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $49,600)
- Roger Williams University and UHart graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roger Williams University and UHart 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 UHart students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/