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Overview |
Nichols | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Nichols | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 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 |
Nichols | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Nichols | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | 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 Nichols based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Roger Williams University than Nichols College ($40,632.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Roger Williams University ($27,192 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 15.5% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($14,110 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 28.6% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($26,515 vs. $20,611)
Nichols vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols 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 Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Nichols vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols 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 Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Nichols College (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $51,800)
- Roger Williams University and Nichols graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roger Williams University and Nichols graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/