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Overview |
CHC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
CHC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 1120/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CHC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
CHC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
CHC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 81% | ||
Campus |
CHC | 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
- Roger Williams University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Roger Williams University than Chestnut Hill College ($40,632.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Roger Williams University ($25,357 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 35.8% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($12,000 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Chestnut Hill College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 42.1% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($29,288 vs. $20,611)
CHC vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC 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 CHC .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Roger Williams University (91%)
CHC vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC 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 CHC.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $7,700 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/