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Overview |
GSC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Concord, NH | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | granite.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,536 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,880 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,828 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,850 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,318 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
GSC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GSC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,384 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $279 |
Diversity |
GSC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
GSC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 81% | ||
Campus |
GSC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roger Williams University is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 1,425 students)
GSC vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSC or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 439.2% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 357.6% higher at Roger Williams University than Granite State College ($40,632.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than Roger Williams University ($11,850 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 65.8% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($9,828 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Granite State College (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 287.6% larger than aid received Granite State College ($20,611 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, GSC 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 GSC .
GSC vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSC 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 GSC.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Granite State College (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $16,500 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $12,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($14,384 vs. $27,000)
- GSC graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($148 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/