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Overview |
WestConn | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
WestConn | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 81% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 4,397 students)
WestConn vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 528.6% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.9% higher at Roger Williams University than Western Connecticut State University ($40,632.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Roger Williams University ($15,862 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 11.8% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($14,568 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 127.6% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($20,611 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $5,600 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/