Framingham State University vs. Roger Williams University

Comparable Facts

Compare Framingham State University in Framingham, MA with Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Roger Williams University is larger than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (4,350 students vs. 4,002 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Framingham State University is located in Framingham, MA (Small City setting); Roger Williams University is in Bristol, RI (Large Suburban setting).
• Framingham State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Roger Williams University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Framingham State University 12:1; Roger Williams University 10:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 10.5% lower than at Roger Williams University ($15,310 vs. $17,112).
• Out-of-state tuition is 146.8% higher at Roger Williams University than at Framingham State University (about $26,418 more per year; $44,418 vs. $18,000).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Roger Williams University than at Framingham State University (100% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 104.6% larger than aid received by Framingham State University students ($23,192 vs. $11,338).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Framingham State University and Roger Williams University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Framingham State University Feb 15, 2027; Roger Williams University Feb 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Roger Williams University average a 3.43 high school GPA, 0.36 higher than at Framingham State University (3.07).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.5% at Framingham State University vs. 13% at Roger Williams University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Framingham State University graduates have a $2,295 lower median loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates ($24,705 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Framingham State University graduates have an estimated $24 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Roger Williams University graduates ($255 vs. $279).
• More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation (82% vs. 73%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.