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Overview |
FDU | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
FDU | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
FDU | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 9% |
Students |
FDU | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 81% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 4,397 students)
FDU vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Roger Williams University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($40,632.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Roger Williams University ($16,030 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus are 4.5% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($15,588 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 45.8% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($30,059 vs. $20,611)
FDU vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU 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 FDU .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at FDU (3.31)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than FDU (84.1%)
FDU vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $100 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU 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 FDU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/