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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,416 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #364 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,624 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,624 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,200 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,185 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,412 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,961 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 5,227 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1290 | 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 |
Widener University-Main Campus | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 4,397 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or Roger Williams University?
- Widener University Main Campus is 24.6% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Roger Williams University ($50,624.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than Roger Williams University ($32,185 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 7.2% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($15,200 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Widener University Main Campus (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 57.3% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($32,412 vs. $20,611)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus 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 (91%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $6,500 more per year than Roger Williams University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $53,000)
- Roger Williams University and Widener University-Main Campus graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roger Williams University and Widener University-Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/