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Overview |
Wilkes | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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 |
Wilkes | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Wilkes | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 4,397 students)
Wilkes vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Roger Williams University than Wilkes University ($40,632.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Roger Williams University ($27,918 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilkes University are 2.8% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($15,850 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Wilkes University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 42.8% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($29,441 vs. $20,611)
Wilkes vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes 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 Wilkes .
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Roger Williams University (91%)
Wilkes vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes 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 Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Wilkes University (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Roger Williams University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $53,000)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes 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 Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/